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roundworm vs Ascaris lumbricoides

Ascaris lumbricoides vs roundworm

roundworm and Ascaris lumbricoides both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roundworm Yes No No No
Ascaris lumbricoides Yes No No No
As nouns, Ascaris lumbricoides is a hyponym of roundworm; that is, Ascaris lumbricoides is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than roundworm:
  • roundworm: unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
  • Ascaris lumbricoides: intestinal parasite of humans and pigs
roundworm (noun) Ascaris lumbricoides (noun)
unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic intestinal parasite of humans and pigs
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Difference between roundworm and Ascaris lumbricoides

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