platyhelminth
|plat-y-hel-minth|
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/ˌplætɪˈhɛlmɪnθ/
flat worm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'platyhelminth' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'platys' meaning 'flat' and 'helminth' meaning 'worm'.
Historical Evolution
'platys' and 'helminth' combined in Greek to form 'platyhelminthes', which was adopted into modern scientific terminology as 'platyhelminth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flat worm', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flatworm belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes, which includes both free-living and parasitic species.
Platyhelminths are known for their simple body structure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 20:19