hookworm

1. Any of numerous small parasitic nematode worms of the family Ancylostomatidae, having a hooked mouthpart with which it fastens itself to the intestinal walls of its host, causing ancylostomiasis. Also called uncinaria.

2. Any of several parasitic nematode worms (family Ancylostomatidae) that have strong buccal or plates for attaching to the host's intestinal lining and that include serious bloodsucking pests.

3. Infestation with or disease caused by.

4. A lethargic anemic state in humans due to blood loss from hookworms feeding in the small intestine.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
hookworm	20	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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wo	5
ow	5
or	2
om	4
ok	6
oh	5
mo	4
hm	7

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
wok	10
rom	5
rho	6
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oho	6
ohm	8
hom	8
hoo	6
how	9
who	9
woo	6
roo	3
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mor	5
moo	5
mho	8
row	6
kor	7

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
room	6
worm	9
whom	12
work	11
howk	14
rook	8
homo	9
hook	11
moor	6
mook	10
moho	9
hork	11

8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
hookworm	20