What is another word for hydatid?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪdɐtˌɪd] (IPA)

Hydatids are fluid-filled cysts that may develop in different parts of the body, including the liver, lungs, and brain. In medical terminology, hydatid disease is referred to as echinococcosis. Synonyms for hydatid include the terms cysticercus, cystic, and bladder-worm. These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to the sac-like structure that is formed by the parasitic larvae of tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. The presence of hydatids within the body can cause a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to severe disease. Treatment typically involves surgery or medication, depending on the size and location of the hydatids, and the overall health status of the patient.

Synonyms for Hydatid:

  • n.

    state
  • Other relevant words:

    Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Hydatid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Hydatid?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for hydatid (as nouns)

Usage examples for Hydatid

This is especially important, as dogs infested with the tapeworm stage of this parasite are a menace to human beings on account of the danger of infecting them with hydatids, which develop in man if the eggs of the hydatid tapeworm are swallowed.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
As early as 1805 he read a paper on hydatid cysts.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
This study of the hydatid parasites remains a remarkable contribution to medicine down even to our own day.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh

Related words: animal cysts, human cysts, bladder cysts, lung cysts, bladder cyst, lung cyst, bladder hydatid cyst, lung hydatid cyst

Word of the Day

inconstructible
The word "inconstructible" suggests that something is impossible to construct or build. Its antonyms, therefore, would be words that imply the opposite. For example, "constructible...