Distomes

/ˈdɪstoʊmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of distome; multiple parasitic flatworms with two suckers.

Etymology

Standard English plural of distome, adding -s to create the plural form.

Kelly Says

Even in scientific Latin-based terminology, English insists on adding -s for plurals—you could theoretically say 'distomata' (Greek plural) but scientists almost always say 'distomes,' showing how English assimilates foreign words.

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