/trik'euh noh"sis/ , n. Pathol.
a disease resulting from infestation with Trichinella spiralis, occurring in humans, caused by ingestion of infested, undercooked pork, and characterized by fever, muscle weakness, and diarrhea.
Also, trichiniasis /trik'euh nuy"euh sis/ .
[ 1865-70; TRICHIN(A) + -OSIS ]