ascaris

[ as-kuh-ris ]

noun

, plural as·car·i·des [a-, skar, -i-deez].

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascaris¹

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

Example Sentences

A slightly more complicated metamorphosis is common in the genera Ascaris and Strongylus.

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In the author's opinion, the most frequent causes of this complaint in puppies are round-worms (Ascaris marginata).

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Ascaris cephaloptera, Rudolphi.Diaphanocephalus viper, Rudolphi.

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A species of Ascaris and a Trichosoma (T. entomelas) are not uncommon in the intestines.

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This bird was also infested by Spiroptera crassicauda and Ascaris dispar.

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