NEMATODA Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word nematoda. (close relations)
Definition of NEMATODA
Best Alternative Words for NEMATODA
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roundworm | nounn | |||||||
noun • infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches • unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic | ||||||||
hookworms | nounn | |||||||
noun • parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts • infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin | ||||||||
pinworms | nounn | |||||||
noun • small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children | ||||||||
threadworms | nounn | |||||||
noun • small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children | ||||||||
whipworms | nounn | |||||||
noun • Any of the genus Trichuris of roundworms that infect certain mammals • Trichuriasis, infection by members of the genus Trichuris. | ||||||||
aschelminthes | nounn | |||||||
noun • unsegmented worms: roundworms; threadworms; eelworms | ||||||||
phylum aschelminthes | nounn | |||||||
noun • unsegmented worms: roundworms; threadworms; eelworms | ||||||||
phylum nematoda | nounn | |||||||
noun • unsegmented worms: roundworms; threadworms; eelworms |