endozoan
- noun
- /ˌɛndəˈzoʊən/
- Specialized
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endozoón
- Intestinal roundworms are a common type of endozoan that affect both humans and animals.
Examples
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Scientists discovered a new endozoan species residing in the digestive tract of fish.
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Treatment must target the endozoan without harming the host animal.
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The endozoan infected the intestines of the host animal.
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Many endozoans can cause serious health issues.
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Intestinal roundworms are a common type of endozoan that affect both humans and animals.
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Scientists discovered a new endozoan species residing in the digestive tract of fish.
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Treatment must target the endozoan without harming the host animal.
Synonyms
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9.8
A worm that lives inside the body of animals or people and causes illness
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9.3
A small living thing that lives inside the body of another animal or person and often harms it
A small animal that lives inside another animal's body, usually as a worm in the intestines
A parasite that lives inside an animal's body, often in the intestines
A parasite that lives inside an animal's body, often in the intestines
Surface Forms
Morphology
endozoan = endo + zoan
Formally analyzable as endo- (inside) + -zoan (animal), so the meaning is clear to readers familiar with scientific combining forms but not fully transparent to average B1 learners.
Etymology
The word endozoan comes from endo- meaning 'within' and -zoan meaning 'animal', similar to zoo, so an endozoan is a creature that lives 'inside' another animal, often a parasite in the gut.