echinococcus
/ɪˌkaɪnoʊˈkɑkəs/
noun
- A type of small tapeworm that can cause serious disease in humans and animals, especially in the liver or lungs.
- Infection with echinococcus can lead to cysts in the liver that require surgery.
- Farmers in some regions are taught how to prevent the spread of echinococcus to their families.
- The doctor explained that echinococcus is a parasite found in dogs and livestock.