roundworm
noun
round·worm
ˈrau̇nd-ˌwərm 
: nematode
also
: a related round-bodied unsegmented worm (such as a spiny-headed worm) as distinguished from a flatworm
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The parasitic roundworm behind the infection, called Baylisascaris procyonis, spreads via eggs in raccoons feces.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024
In addition to risks of hookworms and roundworms, pets are also vulnerable to whipworm, giardia and coccidia.
—Julia Wuerz, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2024
And in July, a group of roundworms, dating back 46,000 years, were discovered in Siberia, north of the Arctic Circle, according to previous reporting from McClatchy News.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 June 2024
Follow these tips to avoid food illnesses Six at family gathering infected with roundworms
Symptoms of trichinellosis can include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, the CDC says.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 25 May 2024
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024
In addition to risks of hookworms and roundworms, pets are also vulnerable to whipworm, giardia and coccidia.
—Julia Wuerz, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2024
And in July, a group of roundworms, dating back 46,000 years, were discovered in Siberia, north of the Arctic Circle, according to previous reporting from McClatchy News.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 June 2024
Follow these tips to avoid food illnesses Six at family gathering infected with roundworms
Symptoms of trichinellosis can include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, the CDC says.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 25 May 2024
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roundworm
noun
round·worm
ˈrau̇n-ˌdwərm
: a nematode worm (as a hookworm)
also
: a related round-bodied worm without segments as compared to a flatworm
Medical Definition
roundworm
noun
round·worm
ˈrau̇n-ˌdwərm
: nematode
also
: a related round-bodied unsegmented worm (as an acanthocephalan) as distinguished from a flatworm
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