entozoan

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das ein Tier bezeichnet, das als Parasit im Inneren des Körpers eines anderen Tieres lebt.

An obsolete adjective referring to an animal that lives as a parasite inside the body of another animal.

1. C2formalscientific

   Of or relating to entozoa, which are parasitic animals that live inside the body of a host.

   Entozoen betreffend

   • The entozoan species studied by the biologist live in the intestines of mammals.
   • Entozoan parasites can cause various diseases in their hosts.
   • The research focused on the life cycle of entozoan organisms.

   Synonymeentozoic

2. Living as an internal parasiteC2formalscientific

   Describing an organism that lives within a living animal, typically as a parasite.

   Innenschmarotzer

   • The tapeworm is an entozoan creature that resides in the digestive tract.
   • Entozoan life forms have adapted to survive inside their hosts.
   • The study examined how entozoan organisms interact with their host's immune system.

   Synonymeendoparasiticendozoicentozoic

• Substantiv, das einen parasitären Organismus bezeichnet, der im Inneren des Körpers von Tieren lebt, insbesondere Darmwürmer.

A noun referring to any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals, especially intestinal worms.

1. Internal parasiteC2formalscientific

   Any of various parasitic organisms, especially intestinal worms, that live inside the internal organs of animals.

   Innenschmarotzer

   • The veterinarian identified an entozoan in the dog's digestive tract.
   • Entozoans can cause significant health problems in livestock.
   • Researchers are studying the life cycle of this particular entozoan.

   Synonymeendoparasiteentoparasite