endoparasite

• Существительное, обозначающее любого из различных паразитов, живущих во внутренних органах животных, особенно кишечных червей.

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

1. Internal organism parasiteB2formalmedical

   Any parasite that lives inside the body of its host, often within the intestines, tissues, or organs.

   Внутренний паразит

   • Tapeworms are common endoparasites found in mammals.
   • The veterinarian treated the dog for endoparasites.
   • Endoparasites can cause serious health issues if left untreated.

   Synonymsentoparasite

   Antonymsectoparasite

2. Biological classificationC1formalscientific

   An organism that completes all or part of its life cycle inside the host's body, deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

   Эндопаразит

   • Protozoans such as Giardia are endoparasites that infect the digestive tract.
   • Endoparasites differ from ectoparasites by living internally rather than on the surface.
   • The study of endoparasites is important for understanding tropical diseases.

   Synonymsentoparasite

   Antonymsectoparasite