noun
- Plural of entozoan; parasitic worms or other organisms that live inside the bodies of animals or humans.
Usage: technical/scientific; often used in zoology and parasitology
Examples
- The veterinarian identified several entozoans in the dog's digestive system.
- Entozoans can cause serious health problems if left untreated in livestock.
- The study examined how entozoans adapt to their hosts' internal environments.
- Microscopic examination revealed the presence of entozoans in the patient's stool sample.
- Farmers use deworming medications to eliminate entozoans from their cattle.