ostertagia

ɔːstərˈtɑːɡiə

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic nematode worms, specifically the Ostertagia ostertagi species, which is commonly found in cattle and causes parasitic infections

“The veterinarian tested the cattle for Ostertagia infections and found a high prevalence of the parasite in the herd.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • parasite

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • non-parasitic