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miracidium

[ mahy-ruh-sid-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural mi·ra·cid·i·a [mahy-r, uh, -, sid, -ee-, uh].
  1. the larva that hatches from the egg of a trematode worm or fluke.


miracidium

/ ˌmaɪrəˈsɪdɪəm /

noun

  1. the flat ciliated larva of flukes that hatches from the egg and gives rise asexually to other larval forms
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Derived Forms

  • ˌmiraˈcidial, adjective
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Other Words From

  • mira·cidi·al adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of miracidium1

1895–1900; < New Latin, equivalent to mirac- (< Greek meirak- (stem of meîrax ) boy, girl) + -idium -idium
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Word History and Origins

Origin of miracidium1

C20: New Latin, via Late Latin miracidion, from Greek meirax boy, girl
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Example Sentences

If it successfully penetrates a snail, the miracidium reproduces asexually and produces thousands of new forms called “cercariae,” which then leave the snail and have 12 hours to find the final host.

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