Hookworm

Synonyms of hookworm

• necator
• ancylostoma
• parasitic worm

Collocations of hookworm

intestinal parasite

Frequency: 70 %

Hookworm is an intestinal parasite that can cause anemia.

infection

Frequency: 65 %

Hookworm infection can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.

treatment

Frequency: 60 %

Antiparasitic medications are commonly used for the treatment of hookworm.

transmission

Frequency: 50 %

Poor sanitation can contribute to the transmission of hookworm.

soil

Frequency: 45 %

Hookworm larvae can survive in soil for extended periods of time.

Idiomatic Expressions for hookworm

• Phrase: hookworm mentality
  Meaning: a mindset characterized by a narrow focus on personal gain or advantage
  Usage: The company's culture had a hookworm mentality, with employees only looking out for themselves.