Pentastomiasis: Site Glossary
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Annelida: a phylum that includes earthworms, and leeches. Arthropoda: a phylum that includes crustaceans, insects, and arachnids. Asymptomatic: showing no symptoms or signs of disease. Definitive Host: a host in which a parasite develops to an sexually mature (adult) stage. Edema: swelling, from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue Endoparasite: a parasite that lives inside another organism Granulomatous reaction: a nodule of firm tissue formed as a reaction to chronic irritation. Intermediate Host: a host in which a parasite transitions through larval or developmental stages. Laparoscopy: An operation in which a slender, tubular scope is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall, in order to view the abdominal or pelvic cavities. Larva: a stage of its overall form is already that of the adult. Mesentery: the tissue that connects the bowel with the inside back wall of the abdomen. It contains arteries, veins, lymphatic ducts, and nerves to the intestines. Molting: To shed or cast off a bodily covering. Nasopharyngitis: Inflammation of the nasal passages and of the upper part of the pharynx. Nymph: the immature form of some insect species that underwent incomplete metamorphosis. Reptile: various cold-blooded vertebrates of the class Reptilia, such as a snake, lizard, crocodile, turtle, or dinosaur. Serologic Test: a blood test that reveals key characteristics of a disease or organism. Serous membranes: membranes which secrete watery serum as a lubricant. Thiabendazole: a medical drug used as an antifungal agent and as an anthelmintic. Vector: An organism that carries disease-causing microorganisms from one host to another (such as the mosquito with Malaria). Vermiform: resembling the long, thin, cylindrical shape of a worm. Zoonosis: a disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans. |
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