roundworm

English edit

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roundworm

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Nematoda

Etymology edit

round +‎ worm

Pronunciation edit

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/
(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/
Rhymes: -aʊndwɜː(ɹ)m

Noun edit

roundworm (plural roundworms)

An invertebrate animal of the phylum Nematoda and other similar phyla. Many species of roundworms are parasites.

Synonyms edit

nematode

Derived terms edit

giant roundworm

Translations edit

invertebrate of the phylum Nematoda — see nematode

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