echinococcus
ˌɛkɪnoʊˈkɑkəs
echinococci
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Definition of echinococcus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

parasitic wormTECH.small tapeworms that can form cysts in organsTECH.
  • Echinococcus can cause cysts in the liver of humans.
  • Echinococcus can cause serious health issues in humans.
  • Farmers are concerned about echinococcus in livestock.
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Origin of echinococcus

Greek, echinos (hedgehog) + kokkos (berry)

Terms with echinococcus included in their meaning

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parasitic disease
disease in animals or humans caused by Echinococcus tapeworms
parasitology
fluid-filled sac caused by echinococcus larvae in human tissues
medical
disease from infection by Echinococcus tapeworm larvae forming cysts

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  1. French:échinocoque, ...
  2. German:Echinococcus, ...
  3. Italian:echinococco, ...
  4. Spanish:Echinococcus, ...
  5. Portuguese:equinococo, ...
  6. Chinese:棘球绦虫, ...
  7. Japanese:エキノコックス, ...
  8. Arabic:إِكِينُوكُوكُس, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶכִּינוֹקוֹקוּס, ...
  10. Russian:эхинококк, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ехінокок, ...
  12. Hindi:एकिनोकोकस, ...
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