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Strongyloid

Strongyloid \Stron"gy*loid\, a. [NL. Strongylus the genus (from Gr. ? round) + -oid.] (Zo["o]l.) Like, or pertaining to, Strongylus, a genus of parasitic nematode worms of which many species infest domestic animals. Some of the species, especially those living in the kidneys, lungs, and bronchial tubes, are often very injurious. -- n. A strongyloid worm.

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strongyloid

a. (context zoology English) Like, or relating to, (taxlink Strongylus genus noshow=1), a genus of parasitic nematode worms. n. (context zoology English) Any worm of the genus (taxlink Strongylus genus noshow=1).