strongyle
English
Etymology
From a Translingual taxonomic name derived from the generic name Strongylus from Ancient Greek στρογγύλος (strongúlos, “round”).
Noun
strongyle (plural strongyles)
- A nematode worm of the family Strongylidae, often parasitic in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, especially horses
- A monoaxon with a rounded end
Derived terms
- tylostrongyle
Alternative forms
- strongyl