Definition of Ascaris

1. Noun. Type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouth.

Exact synonyms: Genus Ascaris
Generic synonyms: Worm Genus
Group relationships: Ascaridae, Family Ascaridae
Member holonyms: Ascaris Lumbricoides, Common Roundworm

Definition of Ascaris

1. ascarid [n -RIDES] - See also: ascarid

Medical Definition of Ascaris

1. A genus of nematode worms, including the species of roundworm that can infect the intestines of humans and swine. Members of this genus resemble earthworms and have three-lipped mouths. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascaris

ascariases
ascariasis
ascariasis infection
ascaricide
ascaricides
ascarid
ascarides
ascaridia
ascaridiasis
ascaridida
ascaridida infections
ascaridoidea
ascaridole
ascaridoles
ascarids
ascaris (current term)
ascaris suum
ascaron
ascaroside
ascarosides
ascarylose
ascaunt
ascend
ascendable
ascendance
ascendances
ascendancies
ascendancy
ascendant
ascendantly

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