strongyloid
/ˈstrɒndʒɪlɔɪd/ /ˈstrɒndʒ(ə)lɔɪd/Zoology
adjective
Resembling or characteristic of a strongyle; specifically of or relating to the nematode family Strongyloididae (order Rhabditida), which comprises the genus Strongyloides and related forms.
noun
A strongyloid worm or parasite.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Strongylus + -oid.