chilomastix

/ˌtʃɪləˈmæstɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flagellate protozoan parasites of the order Trichomonadida, commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals.

“The doctor examined the stool sample for evidence of a Chilomastix infection.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • host organism