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roundworm, n.
(roundworms)
more info unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
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nematode nematode worm roundworm
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worm
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Nematoda, phylum Nematoda, Aschelminthes, phylum Aschelminthes
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common roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides chicken roundworm, Ascaridia galli pinworm, threadworm, Enterobius vermicularis eelworm wheatworm, wheat eel, wheat eelworm, Tylenchus tritici trichina, Trichinella spiralis hookworm filaria Guinea worm, Dracunculus medinensis
more info infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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ringworm roundworm tinea
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fungal infection, mycosis
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dhobi itch kerion tinea pedis, athlete's foot tinea barbae, barber's itch tinea capitis tinea corporis tinea cruris, jock itch, eczema marginatum tinea unguium