taenioid

tɛˈnaɪ.ɔɪd

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or related to a tapeworm

“The taenioid parasites were found in the infected animals.”

2. noun

a type of worm or tapeworm

“The taenioid in the intestines was causing severe health issues.”

Synonyms

  • cysticercoid
  • taenid
  • tapeworm-like

Antonyms

  • coccidian
  • protozoan