Tapeworm

usgb/ˈteɪpwɜːrm/
noun

A type of parasite that lives in the intestines of its host.

Many pets, such as dogs and cats, can get tapeworms if they ingest fleas.
Visual representation of "tapeworm" - A type of parasite that lives in the intestines of its host

Often appears as...

  • ingest tapeworm
  • tapeworm infection

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Host Required

A tapeworm cannot live on its own; it needs a host's body to survive.

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The tapeworm thrived inside its host's intestines.
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Negative Connotation

'Tapeworm' implies something unwelcome and harmful, often used metaphorically to describe exploitative situations.

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That company is a tapeworm, draining its clients' finances.
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Transmission Vector

Tapeworms are usually transmitted through undercooked or contaminated food.

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He got a tapeworm from eating undercooked meat.
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