nematoidea Meaning, Definition & Usage

Nem`a*toi"de*a noun plural

Etymology

NL., fr. gr. , , thread + -oid.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) An order of worms, having a long, round, and generally smooth body; the roundworms. they are mostly parasites. Called also Nematodea, and Nematoda. ✍ The trichina, stomach worm, and pinworm of man belong to this group. See also Vinegar eel, under Vinegar, and Gapeworm.