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Meaning of helminthologist in English:

helminthologist

noun

See helminthology

‘A helminthologist had a condemned woman without her knowledge swallow larvae of intestinal worms, so as to see whether the worms developed in the intestines after her death.’
  • ‘A helminthologist of worldwide renown created the Central Italian Helminthological Collection, which includes thousands of specimens of parasitic worms.’
  • ‘He was also a successful helminthologist and entomologist.’
  • ‘Nevertheless, I am pleased to recommend this informative book to established and apprenticed helminthologists alike.’
  • ‘He was to attain distinction as a pediatrician, as a laboratory worker, as a helminthologist, and as an authority in tropical medicine.’