tapeworms

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Noun tapeworm has 1 sense

tapeworm, cestode - ribbon-like flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates
--₁ is a kind of flatworm, platyhelminth
--₁ is a member of Cestoda, class Cestoda
--₁ has particulars: echinococcus; taenia

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Tapeworms

Description:

Tapeworms are long, flat parasitic worms that live in the intestines of humans and animals. They belong to the class Cestoda and are characterized by their segmented bodies.

Sample Sentences:

I accidentally ingested tapeworm eggs from contaminated food.
My dog had tapeworms, so I took it to the vet for treatment.
The tapeworm infestation caused severe abdominal pain.
Tapeworms can grow to several feet in length inside the host's intestines.

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