helminth

/ˈhɛlmɪnθ/
noun
  1. A parasitic worm that lives inside the body of an animal or human.
    • Some helminths can grow several feet long inside the intestines.
    • The doctor diagnosed the infection as caused by a helminth.
    • Proper hygiene helps prevent helminth infections in children.
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