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Definition of nematode

nematode

/ˈnɛm.ə.toʊd/
nem · a · tode
Plural:nematodes
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Adjective:nematodal
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1

An unsegmented, elongated worm of the phylum Nematoda, found abundantly in soil and aquatic environments, and frequently functioning as a parasite in plants and animals.

Example

"Agricultural researchers analyzed the soil sample to determine if a parasitic nematode was responsible for damaging the crop roots."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from Modern Latin Nematoda, deriving from the Greek 'nēmatodēs' meaning 'threadlike', which combines 'nēma' (thread) and 'eidos' (form or resemblance).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nematode. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nematode
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