nematode

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek νηματώδης, from νῆμα + -ώδης.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/
• (America) IPA: /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/

Noun

nematode (plural nematodes)

1. (zoology) A worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm.

Synonyms

• roundworm
• nemathelminth

Translations

• French: nématode
• German: Fadenwurm
• Italian: nematode
• Portuguese: nematódeo
• Russian: немато́да
• Spanish: nematodo, gusano redondo

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