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tapeworm Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A ribbon-like parasitic flatworm of the class Cestoda, which in its adult stage lives in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates, absorbing nutrients directly through its skin.
Usage Example
"The veterinarian explained that dogs can often contract a cestode by accidentally ingesting infected fleas."
Strongest
cestode
Strong
flatworm
Weak
parasite
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tapeworm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tapeworm