tapeworm

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Synonyms: tape-worm, gapeworm, tape worm, caseworm, tapeworms, tubeworm, cadeworm, capework, typeform

Antonyms: tape-worm, gapeworm, tape worm, caseworm, tapeworms, tubeworm, cadeworm, capework, typeform

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} Any [[parasite|parasitical]] [[worm]] of the class or infraclass {{taxfmt|Cestoda|class}}, which infests the [[intestine]]s of [[animal]]s, including [[human]]s, often infecting different host species during their [[life cycle]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[infection|Infection]] by tapeworms.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To move along in a wriggling manner, like a tapeworm.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To treat (an animal) for tapeworm infection.

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