entozoa
təˈzoʊ noun, plural en·to·zo·a 
[-zoh-uh] .
[-zoh-uh] . any animal parasite, as an intestinal worm, that lives within the body of its host ( opposed to ectozoon ).
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entozoon or entozoan (ˌɛntəʊˈzəʊɒn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -zoa | |
| any animal, such as a tapeworm, that lives within another animal, usually as a parasite | |
| entozoan or entozoan (ˌɛntəʊˈzəʊɒn, -ˈzəʊə) | |
| —n | |
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Entozoa
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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entozoon en·to·zo·on (ěn'tə-zō'ŏn')
n. pl. en·to·zo·a (-zō'ə)
An animal parasite, such as a tapeworm or liver fluke, inhabiting any of the internal organs or tissues.
en'to·zo'al adj.
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