Definition

A type of worm that lives inside other animals, often causing harm; this group includes tapeworms and roundworms.

Example

The veterinarian explained that the dog was infected with entozoa, which required treatment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about entozoa?

I think I read something about them in a science article.

Yeah, they're those parasitic worms that live inside other animals.

Right! It's fascinating how they can survive in such harsh conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entozoa is formed from "ento-" (from Greek "entos", meaning within) and "zoa" (from Greek "zoon", meaning animal). The term refers to animals that live within another organism, typically as parasites.

Memory Tip

Think of 'within' ('ento-') and 'animal' ('zoa') to remember that entozoa are animals that live inside other organisms.

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