distoma

/dɪˈstoʊmə/ (dis-TOH-muh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic flatworm, particularly a tapeworm or a fluke.

“The doctor discovered a distoma in the patient’s stomach during the examination.”

Synonyms

  • fluke
  • tapeworm

Antonyms

  • helminth
  • parasite