The term 527 refers to a section of the Internal Revenue Code governing a type of tax-exempt political organization. 527s are typically federal organizations created to influence or attempt to influence the selection, nomination, election, or appointment of candidates.
A disease caused by eating undercooked meat, usually pork, that contains trichinae, which develop as adults in the intestines and as larvae in the muscles, causing intestinal disorders, fever, nausea, muscular pain, and edema of the face. Also called trichinellosis.
Trichinella larvae may be found by microscopic examination of muscle tissue. The tongue, the diaphragm, the muscles used for chewing, and the muscles between the ribs usually contain the most larvae. Antibody tests are also available for diagnosis.