Definition of Helminth. Meaning of Helminth. Synonyms of Helminth

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Definition of Helminth

Helminth
Helminth Hel"minth, n. [Gr. ?, ?, a worm.] (Zo["o]l.) An intestinal worm, or wormlike intestinal parasite; one of the Helminthes.

Meaning of Helminth from wikipedia

- Parasitic worms, also known as helminths, are a polyphyletic group of large macroparasites; adults can generally be seen with the naked eye. Many are...
- in which a part of the body is infected with parasitic worms, known as helminths. There are numerous species of these parasites, which are broadly classified...
- A helminth protein, or helminthic antigen, is a protein derived from a parasitic worm that causes an immune reaction. When secreted, these proteins may...
- Tegument /ˈtɛɡjʊmənt/ is a term in helminthology for the outer body covering of members of the phylum Platyhelminthes. The name is derived from a Latin...
- the tapeworm is not expelled along with the faeces. Castro GA (1996). "Helminths: Structure, classification, Growth, and Development". In Baron S (ed.)...
- disorders by means of deliberate infestation with a helminth or with the eggs of a helminth. Helminths are parasitic worms such as hookworms, whipworms,...
- Trichocephalus trichiuris or whipworm, is a parasitic roundworm (a type of helminth) that causes trichuriasis (a type of helminthiasis which is one of the...
- ecosystem, area, habitat, or consumer product. Certain bacteria, fungi and helminth eggs are being used for various purposes. Certain bacteria can be used...
- antihelminthics are a group of antiparasitic drugs that expel parasitic worms (helminths) and other internal parasites from the body by either stunning or killing...
- Carcinogenic parasites are parasitic organisms that depend on other organisms (called hosts) for their survival, and cause cancer in such hosts. Three...