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Excessive contraction of external sphincter of rectum.  

An intestinal parasite that typically infests crustaceans, fish, or sea mammals. It may cause human disease (anisakiasis) when the flesh of these animals is consumed without adequate cooking or freezing or is used in raw dishes such as sashimi or sushi. This intestinal roundworm is colloquially referred to as the herring worm. An annual herb,…

Disease of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by intestinal colic, fever, and abscesses; caused by eating uncooked fish containing larval nematodes of the family Anisakidae.  

The belief that everything in nature, animate and inanimate, contains a spirit or soul.  

State of being alive or active.  

A living organism that requires oxygen and organic foods, is incapable of photosynthesis, has limited growth, and is capable of voluntary movement and sensation.  

Chronic aniline poisoning. Findings include intermittent heart block, muscular weakness, cyanosis, and dizziness or vertigo.  

Oral stimulation of the anus with the tongue or lips.  

The simplest aromatic amine, C6H7N; an oily liquid derived from benzene. It is used in the manufacture of medical and industrial dyes. Aniline has antipyretic action but is too toxic to use as a medicine.  

A compound formed by removal of water from a substance, especially from an acid.