helminthology

[ hel-min-thol-uh-jee ]

noun

the scientific study of worms, especially of parasitic worms.

Origin of helminthology

First recorded in 1810–20; helminth + -o- + -logy

Other words from helminthology

hel·min·tho·log·i·cal [hel-min-thuh-loj-i-kuhl], /hɛlˌmɪn θəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, hel·min·tho·log·ic, adjective
hel·min·thol·o·gist, noun

Words Nearby helminthology

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How to use helminthology in a sentence

Vermeol′ogist, one skilled in vermeology; Vermeol′ogy, the knowledge of worms, helminthology.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) | Various
Corrections and additions to former papers on helminthology published in the Proceedings of the Academy.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches | Louis M. Roth
They operate to render a just and adequate understanding of the science of helminthology impossible.
Parasites | T. Spencer Cobbold
Among the many advances of modern helminthology, the discovery of the true source of the guinea-worm is not the least important.
Parasites | T. Spencer Cobbold

British Dictionary definitions for helminthology

helminthology

/ (ˌhɛlmɪnˈθɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of parasitic worms

Derived forms of helminthology

helminthological (ˌhɛlmɪnθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
helminthologist, noun

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