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hel·min·thol·o·gy

 (hĕl′mĭn-thŏl′ə-jē)
n.
The scientific study of parasitic worms.

hel′min·thol′o·gist n.
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helminthology

(ˌhɛlmɪnˈθɒlədʒɪ)
n
(Zoology) the branch of zoology concerned with the study of parasitic worms
helminthologic, helminthological adj
ˌhelminˈthologist n
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hel•min•thol•o•gy

(ˌhɛl mɪnˈθɒl ə dʒi)

n.
the study of worms, esp. of parasitic worms.
[1810–20]
hel`min•thol′o•gist, n.
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helminthology

the branch of zoology that studies worms, especially parasitic worms. — helminthologist, n.helminthologic, helminthologieal, adj.
See also: Worms
the study of worms, especially internal worms.
See also: Animals
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helminthology

The study of parasitic worms.
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She has specific expertise in medical helminthology and a longstanding interest in studies of schistosome hybridization in both natural and experimental settings.
Ahmad, "Gastro-intestinal nematode infections in goats relative to season, host sex and age from the Kashmir valley, India," Journal of Helminthology, vol.
phalacrocoracis Dubois, 1931 from Ghana, and a discussion of the systematics of the genus Clinostomum Leidy, 1856," Journal of Helminthology, vol.
Losson, "Current status of fasciolosis in Vietnam: An update and perspectives," Journal of Helminthology, vol.
Tajik, "The relationship between normocytic, hypochromic anaemia and iron concentration together with hepatic enzyme activities in cattle infected with Fasciola hepatica," Journal of Helminthology, vol.
Falavigna-Guilherme, "Seasonal contamination of public squares and lawns by parasites with zoonotic potential in southern Brazil," Journal of Helminthology, vol.
Rim, "Clonorchiasis: an update," Journal of Helminthology, vol.
Tropical disease medicine then followed in the early 20th century when advances in medicine and the development of the disciplines of bacteriology, parasitology, helminthology and drugs to treat these infestations/infections enhanced the security of foreign powers through improved control of infectious diseases.
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