miner's worm

English

Etymology

From the fact that the disease was once notable among miners; but this association had as much to do with poverty as with direct occupational risk level.

Noun

miner's worm (uncountable)

1. (dated) Synonym of hookworm (“disease”).

Related terms

• miner's cough
• miner's disease
• miner's elbow
• miner's lung

 

See also

• ringworm (fungal infection)