Gnathostomatous

/næ.θə.stoʊˈmæ.təs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by gnathostoma parasites; characterized by gnathostomiasis or infestation with jawlike-mouthed worms.

Etymology

From gnathostoma plus the adjectival suffix -ous, describing conditions, organisms, or features related to this parasitic infection.

Kelly Says

Medical literature uses gnathostomatous to describe the whole clinical picture of someone infected with these parasites—everything from skin lumps to organ damage!

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