/ Dictionary / Index T trichinosis: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: trich•i•no•sis Pronunciation: (trik"u-nō'sis), [key] — 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. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: trichinosis (Thesaurus) Trichinopoly trichinous Related Content Daily Word Quiz: impetuous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language