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taeniae

taeniae

9.9
Worms that live in the intestines of animals or people
  • noun
  • /ˈtiːniˌiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tenia
  • Farmers must regularly check livestock for taeniae to prevent the spread of disease.

Examples

  • The veterinarian found several taeniae in the dog's intestines during the laboratory examination.

  • Microscopic analysis revealed the presence of taeniae in the contaminated meat sample.

  • The taeniae in the intestines can cause severe health issues.

  • Many animals are infected with taeniae during their lives.

  • The veterinarian found several taeniae in the dog's intestines during the laboratory examination.

  • Farmers must regularly check livestock for taeniae to prevent the spread of disease.

  • Microscopic analysis revealed the presence of taeniae in the contaminated meat sample.

Synonyms

tapeworm
vstaeniae
15 5.2

A long flat creature that lives inside the intestines of people or animals

refers specifically to members of one genus rather than all intestinal parasitic worms
cestode
vstaeniae
  • Specialized
9.9

A long flat worm that lives inside the intestines of people and other animals

refers to a specific genus rather than the broader scientific class

Surface Forms

taeniae singular
taeniae plural

Etymology

Taeniae comes from an old Greek word tainia meaning 'ribbon'. A helpful way to remember the parasite sense is that the tapeworms called taeniae are long and flat like a ribbon or tape, which is why they have that name.