Definition

A type of internal parasite that lives inside the body of another organism.

Example

The entozoan can cause various health issues in its host.

Conversation

Did you hear about that article on entozoan parasites?

No, I haven't! What did it say?

It explained how they live inside their hosts, which is pretty wild.

That sounds fascinating! I love learning about different organisms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

Think of 'within' ('ento-') and 'animal' ('zoon') to remember that an entozoan is an animal that lives inside another.

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