Category: T
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Trichuris trichiura
A species that infests humans when the ova that have undergone incubation in the soil are ingested. The larvae develop into adults, which inhabit the large intestine. Symptoms of infestation include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Rectal prolapse may occur if a great number of worms are present. Mebendazole is the drug of choice; albendazole or…
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Trichromic
To normal color vision or the ability to see the three primary colors.
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Trichroism
Quality of showing a different color when viewed along each of three axes.
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Trichroic
Presenting three different colors when viewed along each of three different axes.
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Trichotoxin
An antibody or cytotoxin that destroys ciliated epithelial cells.
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Trichostrongylus
A genus of nematode worms of the family Trichostrongylidae. These worms are of economic importance because of the damage they cause to domestic animals and birds.
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Trichostrongyliasis
Infestation with the intestinal parasite Trichostrongylus; a rare disease in the U.S.
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Trichosporosis
Infestation of the hair with Trichosporon. The condition resulting from an infestation of the Trichosporon fungus.
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Trichoptilosis
The splitting of hairs at their ends, giving them a feather-like appearance.
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Trichophyton violaceum
The causative agent of some forms of ringworm of the scalp, beard, or nails.