strongyle

noun

stron·​gyle ˈsträn-ˌjī(-ə)l 

-jəl

: any of various nematode worms (family Strongylidae) related to the hookworms and parasitic especially in the intestines and tissues of horses compare bloodworm sense 2

Examples of strongyle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two of the intestinal worms Hippocrates referenced were called Helmins strongyle (described as a large round worm) and Ascaris (a small round worm). —Kastalia Medrano, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Strongylus, genus of worms, from Greek strongylos round, compact; akin to Greek stranx drop squeezed out — more at strain

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

strongyle

noun

stron·​gyle ˈsträn-ˌjīl 

: strongylid

especially : a worm of the genus Strongylus or closely related genera that is parasitic especially in the intestines and tissues of the horse and may induce severe diarrhea and debility