trematode

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a trematode under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A parasitic flatworm with external suckers for attaching to a host: A trematode is a type of parasitic worm belonging to the class Trematoda. These flatworms are commonly known as flukes and typically have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts. They use specialized suckers to attach to the tissues of their host organism.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian diagnosed the liver infection as being caused by a trematode.
  • Scientists are studying the life cycle of the trematode to develop better treatments.

Advanced Usage

• "Trematode infection": A disease caused by the presence of trematodes in a host.
  • Schistosomiasis is a serious trematode infection affecting millions of people.

Variants and Related Words

• Trematoda (n): The taxonomic class to which all trematodes belong.
• Fluke (n): A common name for a trematode, especially those parasitic in the liver or blood.
  • The sheep had a severe infestation of liver flukes.

Synonyms

• Fluke: A common synonym for trematode.
• Parasitic flatworm: A descriptive term for the organism.

Related Phrases

• Digenean trematode: Refers to the subclass Digenea, which includes the majority of trematode species with complex life cycles.
  • The digenean trematode requires a snail as an intermediate host.

Học thuật

Noun

1. parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fluke
• trematode worm