heligmus

/heliɡməs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungus, especially a species of the genus Heligmosomum, typically parasitic on the gastrointestinal tract of vertebrates.

“The veterinarian discovered a heligmus parasite in the dog’s stool.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • parasite

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • commensal