helminth

noun

hel·minth | \ˈhel-ˌmin(t)th

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Definition of helminth

: a parasitic worm (such as a tapeworm, liver fluke, ascarid, or leech) especially : an intestinal worm

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Helminths awake the regulatory side of the immune system. — Brandon Keim, WIRED, "The Potential Health Benefits of Parasitic Gut Worms," 20 Nov. 2012

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helminth

noun

hel·minth | \ˈhel-ˌmin(t)th

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plural helminths

Medical Definition of helminth

: a parasitic worm (as a tapeworm, liver fluke, ascarid, or leech) especially : one that parasitizes the intestine of a vertebrate

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