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roundworm

/raʊndwɔːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does roundworm mean?

noun

A type of parasitic worm, typically long and thin, with a rounded cross-section, that lives in the intestines of animals, including humans.

Example

"The doctor prescribed medication to kill the roundworms that had infected the child."

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