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Nematoda

Medical Definition: A class of unsegmented helminths with fundamental bilateral symmetry and secondary triradiate symmetry of the oral and esophageal structures. Many species are parasites.
Guide Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection = NEMATODE INFECTIONS; /drug eff: consider also ANTINEMATODAL AGENTS; for antigens, coord with ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, for antibodies, coord with ANTIBODIES, HELMINTH
Also Called: Sipunculida
Nematoda Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Adenophorea - A subclass of nematodes characterized by reduced or absent caudal papillae and an excretory system lacking lateral canals. Its organisms are usually infective to their final host.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Secernentea - A subclass of nematodes characterized by numerous caudal papillae and an excretory system possessing lateral canals.

Nematoda Medical Definitions and Terms

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