Roundworm vs. Hookworm

Roundwormnoun

An invertebrate animal of the phylum Nematoda and other similar phyla. Many species of roundworms are parasites.

Roundwormnoun

A nematoid worm.

Roundwormnoun

infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches

Roundwormnoun

unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic

Hookwormnoun

Any of various parasitic bloodsucking roundworms which cause disease, especially the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, having hooked mouthparts and entering their hosts by boring through the skin.

Hookwormnoun

parasitic blood-sucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts

Hookwormnoun

infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin

Hookworm

Hookworms are intestinal, blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms that cause types of infection known as helminthiases. Hookworm infection is found in many parts of the world, and is common in areas with poor access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene.