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tapeworm

/ˈteɪp.wɜːm/

/ˈteɪp.wɜrm/

tapewormnoun

tapeworms

/ˈteɪp.wɜːm/

/ˈteɪp.wɜrm/

Translations

ленточный червь

The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with a tapeworm.

Ветеринар диагностировал у собаки ленточного червя.

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Definitions

A parasitic flatworm that lives in the intestines of vertebrates, including humans, and can cause health issues.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with a tapeworm infection after they reported severe abdominal pain.

Any parasitic flatworm of the class Cestoda, typically living in the intestines of vertebrates.

Some species of tapeworm can exceed ten metres in length inside their host.

Synonyms

intestinal parasite

tapewormadjective

/ˈteɪpwɜːm/

/ˈteɪpwɜrm/

Used attributively to denote anything relating to or caused by a tapeworm.

Definitions

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of a tapeworm.

The veterinarian prescribed medication for tapeworm parasites.