trichinous

trichinous [trik-uh-nuh s] ExamplesWord Origin adjective Pathology.

1. pertaining to or of the nature of trichinosis.
2. infected with trichinae.

Origin of trichinous First recorded in 1855–60; trichin(a) + -ous Examples from the Web for trichinous Historical Examples of trichinous

The proof that the patient has partaken of trichinous pork helps to establish the diagnosis.

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British Dictionary definitions for trichinous trichinous adjective

1. of, relating to, or having trichinosis
2. infested with trichinae

trichinous in Medicine trichinous [trĭk′ə-nəs, trĭ-kī′-] adj.

1. Containing trichina.
2. Of or relating to trichinae or trichinosis.