tapeworm

[US]/'teɪpwɜːm/
[UK]/'tepwɝm/
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Translation

n. a long, flat parasitic worm which lives in the intestines of mammals, including humans

Example Sentences

The tapeworm is an inhabitant of the intestine.

Foam like secretion in the sucker of the tapeworm scolices and erosion of the epithelium in the cervical part were ...

He was diagnosed with a tapeworm infection after experiencing stomach pain.

The tapeworm larvae can be found in contaminated food or water.

The tapeworm eggs are usually ingested through contaminated food or water.

Proper hygiene practices can help prevent tapeworm infections.

A tapeworm can grow to several meters in length inside the human intestines.

The doctor prescribed medication to kill the tapeworm in his digestive system.

She felt weak and dizzy due to the tapeworm draining her nutrients.

It is important to cook meat thoroughly to kill any tapeworm larvae present.

The tapeworm infection caused him to lose weight rapidly.

Regular deworming of pets is necessary to prevent the spread of tapeworms.

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