roundworm
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- noun
- /ˈraʊndˌwɜrm/
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lombriz intestinal
- The veterinarian explained that the puppy was infected with roundworms and needed treatment.
- roundworm and tapeworm
- nematodes (roundworms)
These are nematodes, small worms, roundworms that are just one millimeter long.
- These are nematodes, small worms, roundworms that are just one millimeter long.
- Then we carried out a similar kind of study in a different Organism that people study in the lab, the roundworm C elegans.
- They would come back with whipworm, roundworm, liver fluke.
Examples
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The practical benefits of precise classification can be seen in the case of Trichinella spiralis, the roundworm that causes trichinosis.
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The parasitic roundworms consume nutrients (nourishing materials) from the children, which can contribute to malnutrition and developmental problems.
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Parasitic roundworms can live on or in humans, where they can cause a variety of health problems.
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Many parasitic diseases caused by roundworms result from poor personal hygiene.
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Parasitic roundworms that infect humans are much more widespread than many of us realize.
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Upon further inspection at the county fairgrounds, we found 32 of the dogs were infested with roundworms.
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Large disease-causing macroparasites such as tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms are a constant threat to economically important fisheries, livestock, wildlife, and to people.
Academic text (1996) -
Whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and giant roundworms are all examples of helminths that may infect the returning traveler.
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In the soil, we found several roundworms that are vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
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Farmers often test their animals for roundworms to prevent health issues and ensure productivity.
Synonyms
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A small worm with a long smooth body that lives in soil or water
A very small thin animal with a pointed body that lives in soil or inside other living things
Compounds
- Specialized
A worm that lives in the intestines of chickens and other birds and makes them sick
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Roundworm comes from the two simple parts round ('circular') and worm ('a long, soft animal'), so the name literally paints the picture of a worm that is round in shape. That's why a roundworm is a long, tube-shaped worm—many live in soil and some can live inside animals.