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helminth

/hɛlmɪnθ/ noun · British & US
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What does helminth mean?

noun

A parasitic worm, typically one that lives in the intestines of a vertebrate host.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a helminth infection after examining the stool sample."

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