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