tapeworm

IPA: tˈeɪpwɝm

(countable) Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.
(countable) A broad fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum.
(uncountable) Infection by tapeworms.

Examples of "tapeworm" in Sentences

My dog had to undergo treatment for a tapeworm infestation after eating raw meat
The tapeworm can grow to be several feet long inside the intestines of its host
I accidentally ingested tapeworm eggs from contaminated food and had to take medication to get rid of them
The tapeworm's life cycle involves infecting a primary host and then transferring to a secondary host
It was a relief to finally be free of the tapeworm that had been causing me so much discomfort