helminth

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἕλμινθος (hélminthos), genitive singular of ἕλμινς (hélmins, “intestinal worm”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪnθ

Noun

helminth (plural helminths)

  1. A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode.

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