roundworm
nounDefinition of roundworm
: nematode
also
: a related round-bodied unsegmented worm (such as a spiny-headed worm) as distinguished from a flatworm
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Raccoons can spread canine distemper and lay Baylisascaris roundworm eggs in water, sandboxes or on objects, which could potentially lead to severe infections in humans. — Janet Eastman, oregonlive.com, "What to do about cougars in the neighborhood, skunks under the house, bats in the attic," 19 July 2019 Plants, roundworms, flatworms and insects use RNA to carry signals through their tissues, and perhaps further. — Quanta Magazine, "RNA’s Secret Life Outside the Cell," 8 Nov. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'roundworm.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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