gastrocoel

/ɡæstrəˈsiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic flatworm that infects the gastrointestinal tract of a host.

“The gastrocoel parasite was found in the intestines of the infected animal.”

Synonyms

  • cestode
  • parasitic flatworm

Antonyms

  • gastrointestinal parasite
  • parasitic worm