parasitic worm
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'parasitic' comes from the Greek word 'parasitos', meaning 'one who eats at another's table'. The term 'worm' originates from the Old English word 'wyrm', which refers to a creeping or crawling animal.
مثال
- The human intestinal parasite, Ascaris lumbricoides, is a common parasitic worm.
- Dogs can be infected with heartworm, a dangerous parasitic worm transmitted by mosquitoes.
- Parasitic worms can cause various health issues in their hosts, including malnutrition and organ damage.
ترکیبهای رایج
Parasitic worm Live in Obtain nutrients Cause health issues Eradication of parasitic worms
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- worm that is parasitic on the intestines of vertebrates especially roundworms and tapeworms and flukes