taeniiform

/tɛniˈɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having the form of a tapeworm.

“The taeniiform parasites infect the intestines of mammals.”

2. noun

A type of parasite resembling a tapeworm.

“The taeniiform was identified by the medical team as a rare species.”

Synonyms

  • cestoid
  • taenioid

Antonyms

  • ectoparasite
  • endoparasite