Translation guide
A parasitic worm that infects the intestines. In Japanese, the most common term is 鉤虫 (こうちゅう), but the infection is often referred to as 鉤虫症 (こうちゅうしょう).
Referring to the hookworm organism itself.
The standard biological term for hookworm.
鉤虫は小腸に寄生する寄生虫です。
Hookworms are parasites that live in the small intestine.
Literally 'duodenum worm', an older or more specific term sometimes used for hookworm species like Ancylostoma duodenale.
十二指腸虫は鉤虫の一種です。
The duodenal hookworm is a type of hookworm.
Referring to the condition caused by hookworm infestation.
The medical term for hookworm disease/infection.
鉤虫症は貧血の原因になります。
Hookworm infection can cause anemia.
Hookworm infection, emphasizing the infectious process.
鉤虫感染は主に皮膚から起こります。
Hookworm infection mainly occurs through the skin.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers might simply say 寄生虫 (きせいちゅう, parasite) if the specific type is not important. Use 鉤虫 when you need to be precise.