1. Plural of ascaris; parasitic roundworms that infect the intestines of humans and animals.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with ascarides after examining stool samples.
• Ascarides are among the most common parasitic infections worldwide.
• Children in areas with poor sanitation are at higher risk of ascarides infection.
• The medication was prescribed to eliminate the ascarides from the patient's digestive system.
• Ascarides can grow quite large and cause intestinal blockages in severe cases.