splitworm

/ˈsplɪtˌwɜrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of a host and causes splitting of the host’s body

“The splitworm infestation was detected in the farm’s livestock.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic worm
  • tapeworm

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • endoparasite