entoparasite

/ˌɛntoʊˈpɛrəsaɪt/
noun
  1. A parasite that lives inside the body of its host.
    • Some entoparasites can cause serious diseases in humans if left untreated.
    • Veterinarians often treat dogs for entoparasites like roundworms and hookworms.
    • The tapeworm is a common entoparasite found in the intestines of many animals.
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