HELMINTHS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word helminths. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word helminths. (close relations)

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	flatworms				nounn
	noun • parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body
	hookworms				nounn
	noun • parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts • infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
	nematodes				nounn
	noun • unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
	pinworms				nounn
	noun • small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children
	roundworms				nounn
	noun • infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches • unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
	whipworms				nounn
	noun • Any of the genus Trichuris of roundworms that infect certain mammals • Trichuriasis, infection by members of the genus Trichuris.
	parasitic worm				nounn
	noun • worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes

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