English Explanatory Dictionary

acanthocephalan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of parasitic intestinal worms comprising the phylum Acanthocephala.
adj
  1. In a manner similar to Acanthocephala.

Pronunciation

/əˌkæn.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ /əˌkænt.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ /əˌkæn.θoʊˈsɛf.ə.lən/

Word forms

acanthocephalan acanthocephalans acanthocephalid

Etymology

From acantho- + Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ, “head”) + -an.

Synonyms

spiny-headed worm thorny-headed worm
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