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helminth

noun

  1. intestinal parasitic worms
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἕλμῐνς (hélmĭns)der. English helminth From Ancient Greek ἕλμινς (hélmins, “intestinal worm”).

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