1. a parasite that lives inside the body of its host organism
Usage: biology/parasitology term; also called endoparasite

Examples

• Tapeworms are common entoparasites found in the intestines of infected animals.
• The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with an entoparasite infection after examining a stool sample.
• Entoparasites can cause malnutrition and anemia in their hosts.
• Unlike fleas, most entoparasites cannot be seen without a microscope.
• The research team studied how entoparasites adapt to survive inside their hosts' bodies.