1. a scientist who studies nematodes (roundworms)
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The nematologist examined soil samples to identify parasitic roundworm species.
• Dr. Chen, a leading nematologist, published research on plant-parasitic nematodes.
• Nematologists play an important role in understanding diseases caused by roundworms.
• The agricultural nematologist helped farmers develop strategies to control root-knot nematodes.
• She earned her PhD in nematology and became a respected nematologist in her field.