noun
- 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.