| Ascaridia galli | A species abundant in the small intestine of chickens, turkeys, geese, guinea fowl, and many wild birds in most parts of the world. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ascaridiasis | Infection with nematodes of the genus ascaridia. This condition usually occurs in fowl, often manifesting diarrhoea. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ascaridida | An order of nematodes of the subclass secernentea. Its organisms possess two or three pairs of dorsolateral caudal papillae. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ascaridida infections | Infections with nematodes of the order ascaridida. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Ascarididae | A family of large intestinal roundworms that includes the important nematode of man, Ascaris lumbricoides, the abundant roundworm of swine, Ascaris suum, and the common ascarids of dogs and cats, Toxocara and Toxascaris species. Origin: G. Askaris, an intestinal worm (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ascarididea | An order of nematodes of the subclass secernentea. Its organisms possess two or three pairs of dorsolateral caudal papillae. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ascaridoidea | A superfamily of polymyarian nematode worms. An important characteristic of this group is the presence of three prominant lips around the mouth of the organism. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ascaridole | 1,4-Peroxido-p-menth-2-ene;a major constituent of oil of chenopodium; an anthelmintic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ascaridorida | An order of nematodes of the subclass secernentea. Its organisms possess two or three pairs of dorsolateral caudal papillae. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ascaris | <organism> A genus of nematode worms, including the species of roundworm that can infect the intestines of humans and swine. Members of this genus resemble earthworms and have three-lipped mouths. (09 Oct 1997) |
| Ascaris equorum | A large heavy-bodied ascarid nematode extremely common in the small intestine of horses and other equids. Larvae may develop in man or mice, but do not reach the adult stage. Synonym: Ascaris equorum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | <organism> A parasitic gut dwelling nematode worm, of major medical significance, used in developmental studies. (18 Nov 1997) |
| ascaris suum | A species of parasitic nematode usually found in domestic pigs and a few other animals. Human infection can also occur, presumably as result of handling pig manure, and can lead to intestinal obstruction. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Ascaroidea | Former spelling for Ascaridoidea. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ascaron | A toxic peptone present in helminths, especially the ascaridids; symptoms of ascaron poisoning are similar to those of anaphylactic shock. Origin: G. Askaris, an intestinal worm, + hormon, pres. Part. Of hormao, to excite (05 Mar 2000) |