digenean
Pronunciation: /ˌdʌɪdʒɪˈniːən, dʌɪˈdʒɛnɪən/
Zoology
Definition of digenean
adjective
- relating to a group of flukes which are internal parasites needing two to four hosts to complete their life cycle. Compare with monogenean.
noun
Origin:
1960s: from modern Latin Digenea (from Greek di- 'twice' + genea 'generation, race') + -an
