ascaris

noun

as·​ca·​ris ˈa-skə-rəs 

plural ascarides a-ˈska-rə-ˌdēz 

: ascarid

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ascaris

noun

as·​ca·​ris ˈas-kə-rəs 

1

capitalized : a genus of Ascaridae comprising nematode worms having a 3-lipped mouth, resembling earthworms in size and superficial appearance, and including one (A. lumbricoides) parasitic in the human intestine

2

plural ascarides ə-ˈskar-ə-ˌdēz  : ascarid