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Definition of Genus Chilomastix
1. Noun. Flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates including humans.
Exact synonyms: Chilomastix
Generic synonyms: Protoctist Genus
Group relationships: Order Polymastigina, Polymastigina
Generic synonyms: Protoctist Genus
Group relationships: Order Polymastigina, Polymastigina
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Chilomastix
Literary usage of Genus Chilomastix
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Medical and Surgical Surveyby American Institute of Medicine by American Institute of Medicine (1922)
"... genus Chilomastix. It is a piriform flagellate, sometimes rounded, and moves
actively. The anterior extremity is. broad and round, ..."