roundworm

/ˈraʊndˌwɜrm/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of parasitic worm, especially one of the genus Ascaris, having a rounded body

“The roundworm infestation was treated with an anthelmintic medication.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • parasitic worm

Antonyms

  • endosymbiont
  • free-living organism