tapeworm
Tapeworm (noun) means a long, flat parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. Example: “The vet prescribed medication to treat the dog's tapeworm.”
How to use tapeworm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ribbon-shaped intestinal parasite found in humans and animals.
Word forms
tapewormed past tense, tapeworms plural, tapeworms singular
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Etymology
Compound of tape and worm, describing the flat, ribbon-like shape of the parasite.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tapeworm” mean?
The word “tapeworm” means a long, flat parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. In plain terms, a ribbon-shaped intestinal parasite found in humans and animals.
How do you pronounce “tapeworm”?
“Tapeworm” is pronounced TAYP-wm (/ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ in IPA).
How do you use “tapeworm” in a sentence?
Here is “tapeworm” used in a sentence: “The vet prescribed medication to treat the dog's tapeworm.”
What is another word for “tapeworm”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tapeworm” include cestode.
What part of speech is “tapeworm”?
“Tapeworm” is a noun.