bellyworm

Example:The child developed a high fever and diarrhea after being infected with an intestinal parasite, likely a bellyworm.

Definition:A type of worm that infects the intestines and causes illness.

Example:She stayed out of the habit of eating uncooked vegetables from the street vendors because of the risk of contaminated food carrying bellyworms.

Definition:Food that is tainted with harmful substances, such as parasites like bellyworms.

Example:The long-term gastrointestinal infection caused by a bellyworm is often marked by chronic abdominal pain and weight loss.

Definition:An infection of the digestive tract, often caused by parasites like bellyworms.