common roundworm
- noun
- /ˈkɑːmən ˈraʊndˌwɜːrm/
- Specialized
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lombriz intestinal
- A severe infection with the common roundworm can cause abdominal pain and malnutrition.
Examples
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The common roundworm is transmitted through contaminated food and water.
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Many children are infected with common roundworms in developing countries.
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Farmers must take precautions to prevent common roundworm infections among their livestock.
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The common roundworm can cause serious health issues.
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A severe infection with the common roundworm can cause abdominal pain and malnutrition.
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Many children are infected with common roundworms in developing countries.
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Farmers must take precautions to prevent common roundworm infections among their livestock.
Synonyms
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A large roundworm that lives in the intestines of people and animals
A worm that lives in people's intestines and causes disease
A group of roundworms with a mouth that has three lips
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'common roundworm' is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'common' (frequently occurring) with 'roundworm' (a cylindrical/parasitic worm), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a frequently occurring species of roundworm. There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift—the meaning is fully compositional and cross-linguistically transparent.
Etymology
Common roundworm comes from a simple picture: 'common' because it is found a lot, and round + worm because it is a long worm with a round body that lives inside the belly. So the name tells you it is a common worm that lives in people or animals and can make them sick.