What is another word for guinea worm?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪni wˈɜːm] (IPA) 
The guinea worm is a parasitic infection that affects millions of people in rural areas of Africa and Asia. It is also known as dracunculiasis, medina worm, fiery serpent, and serpent of the fiery flame. The name "guinea worm" originated from the fact that it was first discovered in Guinea, West Africa. Dracunculiasis comes from the Latin word "dracunculus", which means "little dragon" and refers to the worm's long and serpent-like appearance. The medina worm is named after the town of Medina, Senegal, where it was first reported. Both fiery serpent and serpent of the fiery flame describe the painful and burning sensation that the infected area feels during the worm's extraction.
