dystome

/ˈdɪstoʊmi/; /ˈdɪstoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of flatworm that has a parasitic larval stage in the human body, particularly in the eye

“The doctor suspected a dystome infection in the patient’s eye.”

Synonyms

  • fluke
  • tapeworm

Antonyms

  • helminth
  • nematode