endoparasite

• Sustantivo que designa a cualquier parásito que vive dentro del cuerpo de un animal huésped, especialmente en órganos internos o intestinos, como los gusanos intestinales o las tenias.

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.

   Endoparásito

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

   Sinónimosentoparasite

   Antónimosectoparasite

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.

   Endoparásito

   • 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.

   Sinónimosentoparasite

   Antónimosectoparasite