bacterid

/bækˈtɪrɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic worm that infests the intestines, especially a nematode of the genus Strongyloides, or a type of parasitic protozoan.

“The patient was diagnosed with a bacterid infection after presenting symptoms of intestinal discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism