roundworm

• Существительное, обозначающее несегментированного червя с удлинённым округлым телом, заострённым с обоих концов; в основном свободноживущие, но некоторые являются паразитами.

A noun referring to an unsegmented worm with an elongated, rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic.

1. Fungal skin infectionB1formalmedical

   A common fungal infection of the skin or nails that appears as circular, itchy patches.

   Стригущий лишай

   • The child developed roundworm on his arm after playing outside.
   • Roundworm infections are easily treated with antifungal creams.
   • The doctor diagnosed the red, circular rash as roundworm.

2. Parasitic wormB2formalscientific

   An unsegmented worm with a long, rounded body, pointed at both ends; many species are parasitic.

   Круглый червь

   • Roundworms can infect the intestines of humans and animals.
   • The veterinarian treated the dog for roundworm infestation.
   • Some roundworms are free-living, while others are parasitic.

   Synonymsnematode