swahili [noun]

Mnyoo wa mshipa

Maana (Definition)

A nematode parasite causing dracunculiasis by emerging painfully through human skin.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

guinea worm / Dracunculus medinensis

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mnyoo mrefu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Medical Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Programu za afya zilitokomeza mnyoo wa mshipa kijijini."

Translation: Health programs eradicated guinea worm in the village.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mnyoo wa mshipa Duduka Mlipuko wa maradhi