Ichthyophthiriasis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ichthyophthiriasis is a noun meaning (ichthyology) A parasitic infection of freshwater fish caused by the ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
Meaning
(ichthyology) A parasitic infection of freshwater fish caused by the ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.
Word Forms
- ichthyophthiriases
Synonyms for ichthyophthiriasis
Depending on context, synonyms include ich.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryptocaryosis, ichthyophiid, ichthyotherapy, ptilichthyid, icthyoid, ichthyophobia.
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