digenetic

adjective

di·​ge·​net·​ic ˌdī-jə-ˈne-tik 

: of or relating to a subclass (Digenea) of trematode worms in which sexual reproduction as an internal parasite of a vertebrate alternates with asexual reproduction in a mollusk

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Digenetica, subclass name (synonym of Digenea), from di- + genetica, neuter plural of geneticus genetic

First Known Use

circa 1883, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

digenetic

adjective

di·​ge·​net·​ic ˌdī-jə-ˈnet-ik 

1

: of or relating to digenesis

2

: of or relating to the taxon Digenea of trematode worms