Strongyloidea

noun plural

Stron·​gy·​loi·​dea ˌsträn-jə-ˈlȯid-ē-ə How to pronounce Strongyloidea (audio)
: a superfamily of parasitic nematode worms (order Rhabditida) comprising the hookworms, strongyles, and related forms

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“Strongyloidea.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Strongyloidea. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

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