noun
- Plural of ascaris; parasitic roundworms that infect the intestines of humans and other animals.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Ascaris lumbricoides is the most common species in humans
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with ascarises after examining stool samples.
- Ascarises are among the most common helminthic infections worldwide.
- Children in areas with poor sanitation are at higher risk of ascarises.
- The parasitologist studied ascarises under the microscope to identify the species.
- Treatment for ascarises typically involves antihelmintic medications.