trichuris

/ˈtrɪkjʊrɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of nematode worms, specifically parasitic roundworms that live in the intestines of humans and other animals.

“The researcher studied the trichuris population in the rural village to better understand the spread of parasitic diseases.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • parasitic worm
  • roundworm

Antonyms

  • free-living organism
  • non-parasitic worm