helminth
noun
- intestinal parasitic worms
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἕλμῐνς (hélmĭns)der. English helminth From Ancient Greek ἕλμινς (hélmins, “intestinal worm”).
- A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode.