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Roundworm

Last Updated: March 10, 2011

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Roundworm - common internal parasite of humans and animals; long, non segmented, blood sucking parasite that robs the host of essential nutrients. These worms generally attach to the intestinal wall of the host by the use of piercing mouth parts. Common roundworms include whipworms, hookworms, and ascarids.

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