strongyle
/ˈstrɒndʒɪl
/noun
A nematode worm of a group that includes several common disease-causing parasites of mammals and birds.
- Genus Strongylus or family Strongylidae, class Phasmida. See also redworm (sense 2).
- Fortunately, large strongyles can be effectively controlled with ivermectin and related dewormers.
- The results were remarkably similar to the equine findings, vascular strongyle type parasitic infection.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from modern Latin Strongylus, from Greek strongulos 'round'.
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