Associations to the word «Ascaris»

Wiktionary

ASCARIS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Ascarididae   — intestinal roundworms affecting pigs and humans.
ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Ascarididae   — the giant roundworm, which causes ascariasis in humans.

Dictionary definition

ASCARIS, noun. Type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouth.

Wise words

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