noun
- Parasitic worms or organisms that live inside the body of an animal or human host.
Usage: plural form; singular is entozoon; technical/medical term; also called endoparasites
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with entozoa after examining a stool sample.
- Entozoa can cause serious health problems if left untreated in livestock.
- The study focused on identifying different species of entozoa found in fish.
- Proper sanitation helps prevent the spread of entozoa in communities.
- Ancient texts describe treatments for entozoa using herbal remedies.