nematode

/'nemətoud/

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a nematode under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of worm: A nematode is an unsegmented worm with an elongated, rounded body that is pointed at both ends. Most nematodes are free-living, but some species are parasitic.

Usage

• As a subject: "The nematode is a common subject of biological study."
• As an object: "Scientists examined the nematode under a microscope."
• With modifiers: "A parasitic nematode can cause disease in plants."

Examples

• is a model organism in genetics research.*

Advanced Usage

• In scientific contexts: The term is primarily used in biology, agriculture, and medicine to describe this specific phylum of worms.
  • The study focused on the life cycle of the intestinal nematode.

Variants and Related Words

• Nematoda (n): The scientific phylum name to which nematodes belong.
• Nematology (n): The scientific study of nematodes.

Synonyms

• Roundworm: A common synonym for nematode, especially for parasitic types.
• Eelworm: A term sometimes used for small nematodes, particularly those affecting plants.

Different Meanings

• The word "nematode" has a single, specific zoological meaning and is not used with different meanings in common language.

Idioms

• There are no common idioms using the word "nematode."

Phrasal Verbs

• There are no phrasal verbs using the word "nematode."

Học thuật

Noun

1. unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nematode worm
• roundworm