roundworm

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un ver non segmenté au corps allongé et arrondi, effilé aux deux extrémités; la plupart sont libres, mais certains sont des parasites.

1. Fungal skin infection B1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Teigne

2. Parasitic worm B2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Ver rond parasite

   Synonymes: nematode

• roundworms plural form
• roundworms' possessive plural form
• roundworm's possessive singular form