Helminth

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἕλμινθ- (helminth-), stem of ἕλμινς (helmins, "intestinal worm").

Full definition of helminth

Noun

1. A parasitic roundworm or flatworm.

Related terms

• helminthiasis

Derived terms

• anthelmintic
• helminthic
• helminthoid
• helminthology
• helminthous