helminth noun. ['hɛlmɪnƟ] M19.
[Greek helmins, helminth- intestinal worm.]
Any of a diverse group of worms which are internal parasites of man and animals, as nematodes, flukes, etc.

■ helmin'thiasis noun, pl. -ases [-ǝsi:z], infestation by helminths of any kind E19.

■ hel'minthic noun & adjective (a) noun an anthelmintic substance; (b) adjective of or pertaining to, or caused by helminths: E18.

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