ascaris

as•ca•ris

(ˈæs kə rɪs)

n., pl. as•car•i•des (æˈskær ɪˌdiz) any intestinal parasitic roundworm of the genus Ascaris, esp. the species causing colic and diarrhea in humans. [1375–1425; late Middle English ascarides (pl.) < Medieval Latin < Greek ascarís intestinal worm]

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Noun

Ascaris - type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouthgenus Ascarisworm genus - a genus of wormsAscaridae, family Ascaridae - large roundworms parasitic in intestines of vertebratesAscaris lumbricoides, common roundworm - intestinal parasite of humans and pigs

Translations

áscaris

Ascaris

[as´kah-ris] a genus of nematode (roundworm) parasites found in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates. A. lumbricoi´des is the largest roundworm infecting humans, causing ascariasis.

Life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides. From Mahon and Manuselis, 2000.

ascaris

a nematode of the genus Ascaris.

Ascaris

(as'kă-ris), A genus of large, heavy-bodied roundworms parasitic in the small intestine; abundant in humans and many other vertebrates. [G. askaris, an intestinal worm]

As·ca·ris

(as'kă-ris) A genus of large, heavy-bodied roundworms parasitic in the small intestine; abundant in humans and many other vertebrates. [G. askaris, an intestinal worm]

Ascaris

a genus of parasitic roundworm (phylum Nematoda) that occasionally inhabits the small intestine of man. A. lumbricoides can reach a length of 30 cm and when in large numbers can block the gut and kill the host.

As·ca·ris

(as'kă-ris) A genus of large, heavy-bodied roundworms parasitic in the small intestine. [G. askaris, an intestinal worm]

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Synonyms for Ascaris

noun type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouth

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