Etymology

helminth

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Today it means: A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἕλμινς
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἕλμινς“intestinal worm”
  2. English todayhelminth

From Ancient Greek ἕλμινς (hélmins, “intestinal worm”).

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