noun
- Plural of helminthology; the scientific study of parasitic worms and their effects on hosts.
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The university's department of helminthologies focuses on tropical parasitic diseases.
- Recent helminthologies research has improved treatment options for hookworm infections.
- Several helminthologies studies examined the prevalence of roundworms in livestock.
- The conference brought together experts in helminthologies from around the world.
- Advances in helminthologies have helped control parasitic infections in developing nations.