Nematoidea
Pronunciation : Nem`a*toi"de*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. gr. -oid.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: An order of worms, having a long, round, and generally smooth body; the roundworms. they are mostly parasites. Called also Nematodea, and Nematoda.
Note: The trichina, stomach worm, and pinworm of man belong to this group. See also Vinegar eel, under Vinegar, and Gapeworm.
pl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913