trematode

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flatworm parasite that causes trematodiasis in humans and animals. They have a complex life cycle involving multiple hosts.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with trematode infection."
  - "The farmer lost many cattle to trematode parasites."

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Synonyms

fluke , trematode worm

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Variants

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trematode , trematodes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'trematode' meaning 'to shake', referring to the shaking or tremors caused by the parasite's larvae in the body.

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Trivia

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1. Trematodes are one of the most diverse groups of parasites, with over 8,000 described species.

2. The largest trematode known to date is the Diphyllobothrium latum, which can grow up to 10 meters (33 feet) long in its adult form.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trematodiasis: A disease caused by trematode parasites. It can affect various organs in the body and can lead to serious health complications.

2. Flatworms: A phylum of invertebrate animals that includes trematodes, tapeworms, and other parasitic and non-parasitic forms.

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Culture

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Trematodes have been a subject of interest in medical and scientific literature due to their complex life cycle and the health risks they pose to humans and animals. They have also appeared in various works of art and literature, such as in the poem 'The Trematode' by Edgar Allan Poe.

How to Memorize "trematode"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a flatworm-like parasite moving through water, attaching to a host, and causing tremors or shaking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trematode' with the image of a shaking or trembling body, caused by the parasite's larvae.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Trematodes Tremble and Torture' to remember the meaning of the word.

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