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Meaning of MYOSITIS TRICHINOSA

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
 
 Synonyms: trichiniasis, trichinosis
 
 See Also: infestation, myositis

 

 

 

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