1. a parasitic worm or other organism that lives inside the body of an animal or human host
Usage: technical; biology

1. relating to or caused by parasitic organisms living inside a host body
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The veterinarian identified an entozoan infection in the dog's intestines.
• Tapeworms are common entozoan parasites in livestock.
• Entozoan diseases can be difficult to diagnose without proper testing.
• The researcher studied entozoan organisms under the microscope.
• Proper sanitation helps prevent entozoan infections in animals.