noun
- parasitic organisms that live inside the body of a host organism
Usage: plural form; technical/scientific term; commonly used in biology, medicine, and veterinary science
Examples
- Entoparasites such as tapeworms and roundworms can infect the intestines of humans and animals.
- The veterinarian tested the dog for entoparasites after it showed signs of illness.
- Entoparasites are often transmitted through contaminated food or water.
- Many tropical diseases are caused by entoparasites that live in the bloodstream or organs.
- Proper sanitation helps prevent the spread of entoparasites in communities.
- The research team studied how entoparasites adapt to their hosts' immune systems.