echinococcus
noun
UK/ekˌaɪ.nəˈkɒk.əs/
US/ekˌaɪ.nəˈkɑː.kəs/
Definitions of echinococcus noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A genus of tapeworms that includes various species parasitic in the intestines of humans and other animals.
棘球絛蟲
Infections with echinococcus can lead to the formation of cysts in the liver and lungs.
感染棘球蚴可能導致肝臟和肺部形成囊腫。
The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with echinococcus, requiring immediate treatment.
獸醫診斷出這隻狗感染了棘球蚴，需要立即治療。
Echinococcus is a significant public health concern, requiring strict monitoring in certain regions.
棘球蚴是一個重要的公共衛生問題，在某些地區需要嚴格監控。