helminth

noun
hel·​minth | \ ˈhel-ˌmin(t)th How to pronounce helminth (audio) \

Definition of helminth

: a parasitic worm (such as a tapeworm, liver fluke, ascarid, or leech) especially : an intestinal worm

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Other Words from helminth

helminthic \ hel-​ˈmin(t)-​thik How to pronounce helminthic (audio) \ adjective

Examples of helminth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Helminths awake the regulatory side of the immune system. Brandon Keim, WIRED, "The Potential Health Benefits of Parasitic Gut Worms," 20 Nov. 2012

First Known Use of helminth

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for helminth

Greek helminth-, helmis

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helminth

noun
hel·​minth | \ ˈhel-ˌmin(t)th How to pronounce helminth (audio) \
plural helminths

Medical Definition of helminth

: a parasitic worm (as a tapeworm, liver fluke, ascarid, or leech) especially : one that parasitizes the intestine of a vertebrate

Other Words from helminth

helminthic \ hel-​ˈmin(t)-​thik How to pronounce helminthic (audio) \ adjective