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Ascaris

Ascaris

1 9.9
A large roundworm that lives in the intestines of people and animals
  • noun
  • /ˈæskərɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Their games and activities probably provide ample opportunity for infection with Ascaris lumbricoides through ingestion of egg-infested soil on their hands, which may be carried inside and ingested with food.
  • Ascaris lumbricoides

Examples

  • Doctors often prescribe medication to treat infections from the parasitic worm Ascaris.

  • Infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides are prevalent in many developing countries.

  • Eighteen studies in South American Indian populations have shown a prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides ranging from 3% to 99%.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Four STH parasites (Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, and Strongyloides stercoralis) were identified in this study.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The lifecycle of Ascaris involves eggs being transmitted through contaminated food and water.

Synonyms

genus Ascaris
vsAscaris
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of roundworms with a mouth that has three lips

is a general parasitic genus known for infecting intestines of humans and animals

Compounds

Ascaris lumbricoides
  • Specialized
8.8

A worm that lives in people's intestines and causes disease

genus Ascaris
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of roundworms with a mouth that has three lips

Surface Forms

Ascaris singular
Ascaris plural

Etymology

Ascaris comes from the old Greek word askaris, which meant 'intestinal worm'. So the name literally describes the roundworm that lives in people's and animals' intestines.