: a worm that has a round body with no segments and is sometimes a serious parasite of people and animals. roundworm. noun.
Is called round worm?
nematode, also called roundworm, any worm of the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are among the most abundant animals on Earth.
What is another word for round worm?
In this page you can discover 20 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for roundworm, like: ascarid, nematode, nematode worm, tapeworm, pinworm, hookworm, threadworm, whipworm, lumbricoides, lungworm and ascaris.
What causes round worm?
Causes. Many roundworm parasitic diseases are caused by poor sanitation and hygiene. Most roundworms or their eggs are found in the dirt and can be picked up on the hands and transferred to the mouth, or they can get into the body through the skin. Different species of roundworms cause different infections.
Where are round worms found?
The roundworm is found worldwide, but it's more frequently found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. It's also more common in areas where sanitation is poor.
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