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1. (n.) ascaris
any intestinal parasitic roundworm of the genus Ascaris, esp. the species causing colic and diarrhea in humans.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME ascarides (pl.) < ML < Gk ascarís intestinal worm)
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1. (noun) Ascaris, genus Ascaris
type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouth
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1. ascaris
A genus of nematodes of the superfamily ASCARIDOIDEA whose species usually inhabit the intestine.
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