Defn: One of the grand divisions or branches of the animal kingdom. It is a large group including a vast number of species, most of which are parasitic. Called also Enthelminthes, Enthelmintha.
Note: The following classes are included, with others of less importance: Cestoidea (tapeworms), Trematodea (flukes, etc.), Turbellaria (planarians), Acanthocephala (thornheads), Nematoidea (roundworms, trichina, gordius), Nemertina (nemerteans). See Plathelminthes, and Nemathelminthes.
HELMINTHIASIS
Hel`min*thi"a*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A disease in which worms are present in some part of the body.
HELMINTHIC
Hel*min"thic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. helminthique.]
Defn: Of or relating to worms, or Helminthes; expelling worms.
— n.
Defn: A vermifuge; an anthelmintic.
HELMINTHITE
Hel*min"thite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Geol.)
Defn: One of the sinuous tracks on the surfaces of many stones, and popularly considered as worm trails.
HELMINTHOID
Hel*min"thoid, a. Etym: [Gr. -oid.]