Eukaryote
helminth Audio
hel·minth [ hel-minth ]
Subclass of:
Invertebrates
Etymology:
Greek helmins (helminth-) = a worm
Definitions related to helminths:
  • A non-taxonomic group of parasitic worms. The term may be used to describe flatworms (Platyhelminthes), namely cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes), and roundworms (Nematoda). These are common infectious agents of humans in developing countries.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Commonly known as parasitic worms, this group includes the ACANTHOCEPHALA; NEMATODA; and PLATYHELMINTHS. Some authors consider certain species of LEECHES that can become temporarily parasitic as helminths.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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