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As·car·i·dae

n pl :  a family of large nematode worms (superfamily Ascaridoidea) that are usu. parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates, have three well-developed lips and a simple cylindrical esophagus, and include the common roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) parasitic in the human intestine - see ASCARIDIA ASCARIS  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  as·ca·rid  As·ca·rid·ia 

 
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