strongyle

strongyle Definition

stron·gyle (strän′jil, -jīl′)

noun

any of a superfamily (Strongyloidea) of nematode worms living as parasites in animals, esp. horses

Etymology: < ModL Strongylus < Gr strongylos, round, turned: for IE base see strong

strongyle Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

larva: Studies have indicated that inhibited 3rd stage small strongyle larvae represent 50 % of the total larval population in the horse.

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