genus echinococcus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of tapeworms: "Genus Echinococcus" is the scientific name for a specific genus of parasitic tapeworms. These are small, ribbon-like worms that live in the intestines of carnivorous animals, such as dogs and foxes, during their adult stage.
Usage
- Noun:
- The parasite responsible for hydatid disease belongs to the genus Echinococcus.
- Veterinarians study the life cycle of genus Echinococcus to prevent infection in domestic animals.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal biological and medical contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of organisms.
- The phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the genus Echinococcus.
Variants and Related Words
- Echinococcus (n): This is the common name for any species within the genus. It is often used interchangeably in non-technical contexts.
- Echinococcus granulosus is the most common species causing human disease.
- Echinococcosis (n): The disease caused by infection with the larval stages of tapeworms from this genus.
- Cystic echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease.
Synonyms
- Tapeworm genus: A descriptive synonym referring to its classification.
- Cestode genus: A more technical synonym, as cestode is another term for tapeworm.
Related Phrases
- Hydatid cyst: The larval cyst stage of Echinococcus species, which forms in the internal organs of intermediate hosts (like sheep or humans).
- The ultrasound revealed a hydatid cyst in the liver, indicative of Echinococcus infection.
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tapeworms
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