CEFR C1

tapeworm

noun

Meaning

A parasitic flatworm that lives in the digestive tract of vertebrates, often causing illness.

Examples

The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with a tapeworm after finding segments in its stool.
Contaminated water can transmit tapeworm larvae to humans.

Synonyms: parasite, helminth

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tapeworm (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪpwɜːrm/

Definition

A parasitic flatworm that lives in the digestive tract of vertebrates, often causing illness.

Examples

The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with a tapeworm after finding segments in its stool.
Contaminated water can transmit tapeworm larvae to humans.
He underwent treatment to remove the tapeworm that had infected his intestines.

How to Use tapeworm

tapeworm infection (collocation): The state of being infected by a tapeworm. — "Symptoms of tapeworm infection can include nausea and weight loss."

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