Roundworm (Noun)
Meaning 1
Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Roundworms are one of the most common types of invertebrates on Earth, with over 15,000 known species.
- The roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides is a common parasite of humans, causing ascariasis.
- Toxocara cati, the cat roundworm, is a common parasitic worm found in domestic cats worldwide.
- Roundworms have a relatively simple body structure, with a mouth at one end and a tail at the other.
- The free-living roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans is a popular model organism in scientific research, particularly in the fields of genetics and developmental biology.