Ascaris
A genus of nematodes of the superfamily ASCARIDOIDEA whose species usually inhabit the intestine.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. <i>Ascaris</i> nematode, 12 inches in length, found on defecation.
Figure 1. Ascaris nematode, 12 inches in length, found on defecation.
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Figure 2. Detail of Figure 1.
Figure 2. Detail of Figure 1.
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Related Cases
A man with an abnormal finding after defecation.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification