SCHISTOSOME
/ˈʃɪ.stə(ʊ)ˌsəʊm/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SCHISTOSOME
A parasitic flatworm which needs two hosts to complete its life cycle. The immature form infests freshwater snails and the adult lives in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, causing bilharzia in humans.
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Is SCHISTOSOME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCHISTOSOME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCHISTOSOME uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCHISTOSOME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | h | i | s | t | o | s | o | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCHISTOSOME
100 words from the letters in SCHISTOSOME
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How to Use SCHISTOSOME in Word Games
SCHISTOSOME is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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