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roundworm vs trichina

trichina vs roundworm

roundworm and trichina both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roundworm Yes No No No
trichina Yes No No No
As nouns, trichina is a hyponym of roundworm; that is, trichina 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
  • trichina: parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
roundworm (noun) trichina (noun)
unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Difference between roundworm and trichina

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