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a parasitic worm that lives in the small intestine of its host, causing infection and disease
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Hookworm is a parasitic worm that can infect humans and animals through contaminated soil.
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My dog got sick from hookworm after playing in the backyard.
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I heard that guy has a bad case of hookworm from walking barefoot outside.
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The corruption in the company spread like hookworm, infecting every department.