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Enterobius vermicularis vs roundworm

roundworm vs Enterobius vermicularis

Enterobius vermicularis and roundworm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Enterobius vermicularis Yes No No No
roundworm Yes No No No
As nouns, roundworm is a hypernym of Enterobius vermicularis; that is, roundworm is a word with a broader meaning than Enterobius vermicularis:
  • Enterobius vermicularis: small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children
  • roundworm: unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Other hypernyms of Enterobius vermicularis include nematode, nematode worm.
Enterobius vermicularis (noun) roundworm (noun)
small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Difference between Enterobius vermicularis and roundworm

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