actinostome

/ækˌtɪnɒˈstoʊm/ or /ækˌtɪnɒˈstoʊmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic worm of the class Trentadota, specifically of the order Plagiorchida.

“The actinostome infected its host, causing severe intestinal damage.”

Synonyms

  • plagiorchid
  • trentadota

Antonyms

  • free-living
  • non-parasitic