1. A parasitic roundworm that infects the intestines of humans and other animals, especially Ascaris lumbricoides in humans.
Usage: medical/scientific term; usually used in singular or plural form 'ascarides'

Examples

• Ascaris infection is one of the most common helminthic diseases worldwide.
• The doctor diagnosed the child with ascaris after finding eggs in a stool sample.
• Ascaris lumbricoides can grow up to 35 centimeters in length.
• Poor sanitation increases the risk of ascaris transmission in developing countries.
• Treatment for ascaris typically involves antiparasitic medications.