noun
- Parasitic worms, including roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes, that infect the bodies of humans and animals.
Usage: Plural form; singular is 'helminth'.; Medical and biological term.
Examples
- The doctor tested the patient's stool sample to check for helminths.
- Helminths are a major public health concern in tropical regions with poor sanitation.
- Children in developing countries are often infected with multiple species of helminths.
- The medication was designed to eliminate helminths from the digestive system.
- Helminths can cause malnutrition and anemia in infected individuals.
- Proper hygiene and clean water help prevent helminth infections.