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cylicostome

noun
cyl·​i·​co·​stome | \ ˈsilə̇(ˌ)kōˌstōm\
plural -s

Definition of cylicostome

: any of several small nematode worms (family Strongylidae) infesting the digestive tract of horses and other equines

— called also small strongyle

— compare strongyle

History and Etymology for cylicostome

New Latin Cylicostomum genus of worms, from Greek kylik-, kylix cup + New Latin -stomum; akin to Greek kalyx calix, bud

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