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roundworm
This term refers specifically to members of the phylum Nematoda. It is used primarily in biological and veterinary contexts to distinguish these smooth, cylindrical organisms from segmented worms like earthworms or flatworms. The connotation is typically clinical or parasitic, as the word frequently appears in discussions regarding animal health and hygiene.
As a biological classification, the word functions as a standard countable noun. It follows regular English pluralization rules, though in specialized scientific literature, it may be used collectively to describe the group of organisms.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor confirmed that the patient had a roundworm infection.
A roundworm is a type of nematode with a cylindrical body.
A roundworm is a type of nematode with a cylindrical body.
I wonder if this soil contains any parasitic roundworms.
Many species of roundworm live in the ocean floor sediment.
You need to take this medication to clear the roundworm from your system.
The biologist observed the roundworm moving under the microscope.
Some plants are destroyed by the larvae of a specific roundworm.
Wait, is that a roundworm in the sample slide?