Definition

A type of flatworm that lives in the blood of humans and other animals, often causing disease.

Example

The schistosome can lead to serious health issues if not treated properly.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the schistosome?

No, what is that?

It's a type of worm that can cause some serious health issues.

That sounds really concerning! How do people usually get infected?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Schistosome is formed from "schistos" (from Greek 'schistos', meaning split or divided) and "soma" (from Greek 'soma', meaning body). The term describes a type of parasitic worm that has a body that is divided or split into distinct parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'split' ('schistos') to remember that a schistosome is a type of worm with a body that is divided into parts.

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