Hookworm Definition & Meaning
hookworm
- noun
- parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
- infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
"Hookworm" in song lyrics
See how hookworm is used in real songs:
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"picture of hookworm"
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Words that rhyme with hookworm
Usage tips for "hookworm"
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