Meaning of the word flatworm in English

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flatworm

US /ˈflæt.wɝːm/
UK /ˈflæt.wɜːm/
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Noun

any worm of the phylum Platyhelminthes, having a flattened, unsegmented body, and including the tapeworms, flukes, and turbellarians.

Example:
The scientist studied the regeneration capabilities of the flatworm.
Some flatworms are parasitic and can cause diseases in humans.