helminthology

hel·min·thol·o·gy

[hel-min-thol-uh-jee]
noun
the scientific study of worms, especially of parasitic worms.

Origin:
1810–20; helminth + -o- + -logy

hel·min·tho·log·i·cal [hel-min-thuh-loj-i-kuhl] , hel·min·tho·log·ic, adjective
hel·min·thol·o·gist, noun
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helminthology (ˌhɛlmɪnˈθɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the study of parasitic worms
 
helminthological
 
adj
 
helmin'thologist
 
n

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