• (a.) Containing a body cavity; as, the cavitary or nematoid worms.
1. Relating to a cavity or having a cavity or cavities. ... 2. Denoting any animal parasite that has an enteric canal or body cavity and that lives within the host's body. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kav´ĭ-tar″e) characterized by presence of a cavity or cavities.
Cav'i·ta·ry adjective (Zoology) Containing a body cavity; as, the cavitary or nematoid worms. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kav′i-tā-rē Definitions: 1. Relating to a cavity or having a cavity or cavities. 2. Denoting any animal parasite that has an enteric canal or body cavity and lives within the host's body.
cavitary 1. Pertaining to or possessing a cavity or cavities. 2. Relating to a cavity or having a cavity or cavities. 3. A reference to any animal parasite that has an enteric canal or body cavity and which lives within the host's body.