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trematode

 

[ trษชหˆmeษชtษ™สŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology, zoology

Trematodes are parasitic flatworms belonging to the class Trematoda. They are commonly known as flukes and can infect various vertebrate hosts, including humans. Trematodes typically have complex life cycles that involve different hosts, including snails and fish.

Synonyms

fluke, parasitic flatworm

Examples of usage

  • The trematode life cycle includes larval stages in snails.
  • Trematodes can cause serious diseases in infected hosts.
  • Many trematodes are found in freshwater environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "trematode" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trematรณdeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฎเคพเคŸเฅ‹เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trematode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trematoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผะฐั‚ะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trematoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ่™ซ้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trematode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tremรกtodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trematod

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ถฉ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฏุฉ ู…ุณุทุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trematoda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trematoda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trematoda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trematoda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะตะผะฐั‚ะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trematod

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tremรกtodo

Word origin

The word 'trematode' originates from the Greek word 'trematodes', which means 'having holes' or 'perforated'. This refers to the bodily structure of these organisms, particularly the presence of suckers or openings affecting their anatomy. The classification and study of trematodes became prominent in the 19th century as parasitology developed as a scientific discipline. Early research on trematodes revealed their role in causing diseases in hosts, leading to significant public health awareness, especially concerning liver flukes and other medically important species. Over time, the understanding of trematodes has evolved, with further taxonomic divisions and research into their life cycles, ecology, and interactions with other species.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,308 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.