Parasitic Worm (Noun)
Meaning
Worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a medication to kill the parasitic worm that was causing the patient's digestive problems.
- A parasitic worm was found in the intestines of the infected animal during the autopsy.
- The parasitic worm had attached itself to the lining of the host's intestine and was feeding on its nutrients.
- The scientist studied the life cycle of the parasitic worm to understand how it infected its hosts.
- The parasitic worm was resistant to many medications, making it difficult to treat the infection effectively.