habronema

/hæbrəˈniːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic worm, specifically a stomach worm found in horses and other equines, often transmitted through contaminated food or water

“The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with habronema, a common gastrointestinal parasite in equines.”

Synonyms

  • gastrointestinal worm
  • intestinal parasite

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • healthy parasite