Tapeworm (Noun)
Meaning
Ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A person can get a tapeworm by eating contaminated food or undercooked meat from an infected animal.
- If left untreated, the tapeworm can grow to over 20 feet long and cause serious health complications.
- Infections from a tapeworm are more common in countries where proper waste disposal is not readily available.
- She went to the doctor to get tested after discovering a piece of tapeworm in her stool.
- It is possible to rid yourself of a tapeworm with certain medications prescribed by your doctor.