Definition of Acanthocephala

1. Noun. Phylum or class of elongated wormlike parasites that live in the intestines of vertebrates: spiny-headed worms.

Exact synonyms: Phylum Acanthocephala
Group relationships: Animal Kingdom, Animalia, Kingdom Animalia
Member holonyms: Acanthocephalan, Spiny-headed Worm
Generic synonyms: Phylum

Definition of Acanthocephala

1. n. pl. A group of intestinal worms, having the proboscis armed with recurved spines.

Medical Definition of Acanthocephala

1. A group of intestinal worms, having the proboscis armed with recurved spines. Origin: NL, from Gr. A spine, thorn + head. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acanthocephala

acanthamoeba
acanthamoeba keratitis
acanthamoebae
acanthamoebiasis
acanthas
acanthella
acanthesthesia
acanthi
acanthin
acanthins
acanthion
acanthite
acanthocarpous
acanthocephala (current term)
acanthocephalan
acanthocephalans
acanthocephaliasis
acanthocephalid
acanthocephalids
acanthocephalous
acanthocyte
acanthocytosis
acanthodian
acanthodians
acanthoid
acantholyses

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