What does tapeworm mean?
Tapeworm means (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..
Tapeworm
/ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ · noun
Meaning
(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..
Definitions by Sense
- (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.
- (uncountable) Infection by tapeworms.
- (intransitive) To move along in a wriggling manner, like a tapeworm.
- (transitive) To treat (an animal) for tapeworm infection.
Example Sentences
We used to have a lot of tapeworm down in my neck of the woods, but we don't have much now.
Synonyms for tapeworm
Antonyms for tapeworm
Related Words
Word Forms
- tapeworms
- tapeworming
- tapewormed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tapeworm?
Common synonyms include cestode.
What is the opposite of tapeworm?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tapeworm in a sentence?
We used to have a lot of tapeworm down in my neck of the woods, but we don't have much now.
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