helminth

noun hel·minth \ˈhel-ˌmin(t)th\

Definition of HELMINTH

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

— hel·min·thic \hel-ˈmin(t)-thik\ adjective

Greek helminth-, helmis

First Known Use: 1852

Medical Dictionary

noun hel·minth \ˈhel-ˌmin(t)th\

plural helminths

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

—hel·min·thic \hel-ˈmin(t)-thik\ adjective

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