Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Helminths

Parasitology

Also known as: Worms, Parasitic worms

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This entry defines helminths as worms that lead a parasitic existence within the bodies of humans and animals. It notes that modern helminthology has replaced the term 'helminths' with the broader term 'parasitic worms'.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

HELMINTHS, worms that lead a parasitic existence in the body of humans and animals. Modern helminthology has replaced the word helminths with the broader term parasitic worms (see).

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“Helminths.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/helminths/