Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting cercaria, the larval stage of certain parasitic flatworms, especially those of the genus Schistosoma.

“The cercarial stage of the parasite is highly infectious to humans.”

2. noun

a cercaria, especially one of a genus such as Schistosoma.

“The cercarial larvae were found in the water sample.”

3. adjective

infested with cercaria or other larval parasites.

“The cercarial-infested water was deemed unfit for human consumption.”