nematoid

adjective

nem·a·toid | \ ˈneməˌtȯid \

variants: or nematoidean \ ¦⸗⸗¦tȯidēən \

Definition of nematoid

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : resembling or related to the Nematoda

2 : nematode

nematoid

noun

\ " \

variants: or nematoidean \ " \

plural -s

Definition of nematoid (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a nematoid worm : nemathelminth

2 : nematode

History and Etymology for nematoid

Adjective

nematoid from New Latin Nematoidea; nematoidean from New Latin Nematoidea + English -an, adjective suffix

Noun

nematoid from New Latin Nematoidea; nematoidean from New Latin Nematoidea + English -an, noun suffix

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“Nematoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nematoid. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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