Entozoon (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The entozoon was identified as a species of tapeworm that commonly infects domestic cats.
- After conducting an autopsy, the veterinarian discovered an entozoon lodged in the dog's small intestine.
- The biologist spent years studying the behavior and life cycle of entozoans in marine animals.
- The parasitologist warned of the dangers of certain entozoans that can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food or water.
- The histopathological examination revealed the presence of an entozoon in the tissue sample taken from the infected bird.