noun
- Plural of hydatid; cysts formed by tapeworm larvae (Echinococcus) in the tissues of humans and animals, often causing disease.
Usage: medical/pathology term; typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The patient's liver scan revealed multiple hydatids consistent with echinococcosis.
- Hydatids can develop in the lungs, brain, or other organs depending on the infection route.
- Treatment of hydatids may require surgical removal or antiparasitic medication.
- Veterinarians monitor livestock for hydatids to prevent transmission to humans.
- The presence of hydatids was confirmed through imaging and serological testing.