Tapeworm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tapeworm is a noun meaning (uncountable) Infection by tapeworms.
Meaning
(uncountable) Infection by tapeworms.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To move along in a wriggling manner, like a tapeworm.
- (transitive) To treat (an animal) for tapeworm infection.
- (countable) Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infests the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.
Example Sentences
We used to have a lot of tapeworm down in my neck of the woods, but we don't have much now.
Word Forms
- tapeworms
- tapeworming
- tapewormed
Synonyms for tapeworm
Depending on context, synonyms include cestode.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cestode, pored, view, metres, tape-worm, taenia.
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