Entoparasite (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hookworms are common entoparasites that can infect humans through contact with contaminated soil.
- Some species of tapeworms are entoparasites that reside in the digestive system of their hosts.
- A parasitologist studies the behavior and characteristics of entoparasites to develop treatments for infected patients.
- Infections caused by entoparasites such as roundworms and flatworms can be transmitted to humans through undercooked meat.
- The life cycle of certain entoparasites involves migrating through the tissues of their hosts before reaching their final destination.