roundworm

[ round-wurm ]

noun

1. any nematode, especially Ascaris lumbricoides, that infests the intestine of humans and other mammals.

roundworm

/ ˈraʊndˌwɜːm /

noun

1. any nematode worm, esp Ascaris lumbricoides , a common intestinal parasite of man and pigs

Word History and Origins

Origin of roundworm¹

First recorded in 1555–65; round ¹ + worm

Example Sentences

Ecdysozoans include all the arthropods, including insects, crustaceans, and spiders, as well as tardigrades, and roundworms, or nematodes.

From Science Magazine

People can become infected if they ingest soil, dirt, water or other material contaminated with raccoon feces, which could contain roundworm eggs.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers also found that computer simulations based on the whole-brain activity of roundworms more accurately reflect real-brain activity when they include so-called "noise," or probabilistic elements.

From Science Daily

Commonly referred to as roundworms, nematodes are a diverse group of organisms found in almost every habitat on Earth.

From Science Daily

Scientists have long suspected nematodes, commonly known as roundworms, inhabit Utah's Great Salt Lake sediments, but until recently, no one had actually recovered any there.

From Science Daily