oxystome

/ˌɒksɪˈstoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A parasitic flatworm, especially one of the genus Dicrocoelium.

“The researcher studied the oxystome’s life cycle in detail.”

2. noun

A type of larval trematode.

“The infected animal had an oxystome in its digestive system.”

Synonyms

  • fluke
  • trematode