polystome

noun — 2 senses

polystome

noun

Etymology From poly- + -stome.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Any animal with many mouths.

2

A parasitic flatworm of class Monogenea, that inhabits the gills of fish.

Related terms
polystomatous

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