Vocabulary Entry

hydatid

|noun • adjective

noun

A cystic structure in certain parasitic infections, particularly associated with the larvae of tapeworms.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with a hydatid cyst in the liver."

"Hydatids can cause serious health issues if they rupture."

"Veterinarians check for hydatids in the organs of infected animals."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The hydatid disease can lead to severe symptoms if untreated."

"They found hydatid lesions in the affected tissues."

"Research is ongoing to understand hydatid formations in the body."