Entozoal

/ˌɛntəˈzoʊəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by entozoa; describing parasitic animals that live inside bodies.

Etymology

From Greek 'entos' (inside), 'zoon' (animal), and the adjectival suffix '-al'. This medical term describes the nature or characteristics of internal parasites.

Kelly Says

Doctors might diagnose an 'entozoal infection'—basically, you have parasitic worms living inside you, which sounds gross but actually happens to millions of people worldwide.

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