English noun: myositis trichinosa | |||
| 1. | myositis trichinosa (state) 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 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | infestation, myositis | ||