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chicken roundworm

chicken roundworm

7.8
A worm that lives in the intestines of chickens and other birds and makes them sick
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪkən ˈraʊndˌwɜrm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lombriz redonda de pollo
  • Veterinarians recommend regular deworming to protect poultry from chicken roundworm infections.

Examples

  • The presence of chicken roundworm can significantly reduce egg production in a flock.

  • Farmers should monitor for chicken roundworms in their flocks.

  • Improper cleaning of coops increases the risk of chicken roundworm spreads among hens.

  • The chicken roundworm can cause serious health issues in poultry.

  • The presence of chicken roundworm can significantly reduce egg production in a flock.

  • Veterinarians recommend regular deworming to protect poultry from chicken roundworm infections.

  • Farmers should monitor for chicken roundworm in their flocks.

Synonyms

Ascaridia galli
vschicken roundworm
  • Specialized
9.9

A small worm that lives inside chickens' intestines and causes disease

is the common name for that same species in ordinary usage
Ascaridia
vschicken roundworm
  • Specialized
9.9

A roundworm that lives in the intestines of birds and can make them weak

is one specific species in that group that infects domestic fowl

Surface Forms

chicken roundworm singular
chicken roundworms plural

Morphology

chicken + roundworm

The compound is directly compositional: 'chicken' (the host) + 'roundworm' (a parasitic worm) yields a roundworm that infects chickens. This noun–noun subtype/host construction is a common and transparent pattern in English (and other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The name chicken roundworm is a simple description: chicken shows the host and roundworm describes a long, round-bodied worm, so it names a 'round' worm that lives inside chickens and 'infects' them.