ascaris

American  

[as-kuh-ris] / ˈæs kə rɪs /

noun

plural

ascarides

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

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Etymology

Origin of ascaris

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

Example Sentences

The appearance of the ascaris in the dog's stools is, of course, the diagnostic symptom.

From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert

In some, however, the original plural is not so formed; but is made by changing is to ~ides; as, aphis, aphides; apsis, apsides; ascaris, ascarides; bolis, bolides; cantharis, cantharides; chrysalis, chrysalides; ephemeris, ephemerides; epidermis, epidermides.

From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold

A smaller, darker colored worm, called the needle-worm, or ascaris, inhabits the larger intestines.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

Linnæus divides it into five orders: I. Intestina, Intestinal Animals: simple, naked, and destitute of limbs: for example, the earth-worm, the guinea-worm, the leech, and the ascaris: 7 genera, 24 species.

From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by MacGillivray, William