schistosome

schistosome Definition

schis·to·some (s̸his′tə sōm′)

noun

any of a genus (Schistosoma) of flukes that live as parasites in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, including humans

Etymology: < ModL < Gr schistos, cleft (see schist) + sōma, body: see somatic

schistosome Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

egg: Injection of schistosome eggs protects NOD mice against the development of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
population: To gain an insight into the transmission and clinical processes of the disease, a detailed understanding of schistosome population genetic structure is essential.

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