ascaris

[ as-kuh-ris ]

noun,plural as·car·i·des

[a-skar-i-deez]. /æˈskær ɪˌdiz/.

any parasitic roundworm of the genus Ascaris, found in the human small intestine and causing colic and diarrhea.

Origin of ascaris

¹

<New Latin (Linnaeus), the genus <Greek ascarís intestinal worm; compare earlier, late Middle English ascarides (plural) <Medieval Latin <Greek

Also ascarid.

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How to use ascaris in a sentence

A slightly more complicated metamorphosis is common in the genera ascaris and Strongylus.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) | Francis Maitland Balfour
In the author's opinion, the most frequent causes of this complaint in puppies are round-worms (ascaris marginata).
Sporting Dogs | Frank Townend Barton
ascaris cephaloptera, Rudolphi.Diaphanocephalus viper, Rudolphi.
The Snakes of Europe | G. A. Boulenger
A species of ascaris and a Trichosoma (T. entomelas) are not uncommon in the intestines.
Parasites | T. Spencer Cobbold
This bird was also infested by Spiroptera crassicauda and ascaris dispar.
Parasites | T. Spencer Cobbold

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