Meaning & Definition of Roundworm in English
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Roundworm
/raʊndwərm/
noun
1. Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
synonym:
- tinea,
- ringworm,
- roundworm
2. Unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends
- Mostly free-living but some are parasitic
synonym:
- nematode,
- nematode worm,
- roundworm