entozoon

[en-tuh-zoh-on]

noun

plural

entozoa 

1. any animal parasite, as an intestinal worm, that lives within the body of its host (ectozoon ).

entozoon

/ ˌɛntəʊˈzəʊɒn /

noun

1. any animal, such as a tapeworm, that lives within another animal, usually as a parasite

Word History and Origins

Origin of entozoon¹

First recorded in 1825–35; ento- + -zoon

Example Sentences

An "entozoon" seems to the practical man a foolish, imaginary creature.

From Project Gutenberg

It is a semi-transparent entozoon; each segment is long compared to its breadth, and narrowed at both ends.

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The entozoon of course gives rise to a variety of stale and melancholy jokes about the early bird, the worm that dieth not, and so forth.

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When you know the entozoon you can dig him out and save the sheep's life.

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Related Words

• maggot 
• worm