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Meaning of "nematode" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NEMATODE

nematode  [ˈnɛməˌtəʊd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEMATODE

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Nematode is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEMATODE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nematode

Nematode

The nematodes /ˈnɛmətoʊdz/ or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda. They are a diverse animal phylum inhabiting a very broad range of environments. Nematode species can be difficult to distinguish, and although over 25,000 have been described, of which more than half are parasitic, the total number of nematode species has been estimated to be about 1 million. Unlike cnidarians and flatworms, nematodes have tubular digestive systems with openings at both ends.

Definition of nematode in the English dictionary

The definition of nematode in the dictionary is any unsegmented worm of the phylum Nematoda, having a tough outer cuticle. The group includes free-living forms and disease-causing parasites, such as the hookworm and filaria Also called: nematode worm, roundworm.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEMATODE


cestode
ˈsɛstəʊd
custode
ˈkʌstəʊd
cytode
ˈsaɪtəʊd
grottoed
ˈɡrɒtəʊd
hoptoad
ˈhɒpˌtəʊd
intoed
ˈɪnˌtəʊd
mottoed
ˈmɒtəʊd
pentode
ˈpɛntəʊd
square-toed
ˌskwɛəˈtəʊd
stilettoed
stɪˈlɛtəʊd
toad
təʊd
toed
təʊd
trematode
ˈtrɛməˌtəʊd
unbestowed
ˌʌnbɪˈstəʊd
web-toed
ˈwɛbˌtəʊd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEMATODE

nem. con.
Neman
nemathelminth
nemathelminthic
nematic
nematicidal
nematicide
nematoblast
nematocidal
nematocide
nematocyst
nematocystic
nematode worm
nematodiriasis
nematoid
nematological
nematologist
nematology
nematophore

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEMATODE

area code
bode
colour code
decode
diode
electrode
encode
episode
explode
mode
node
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penal code
postal code
postcode
QR Code
rode
source code
Unicode
zip code

Synonyms and antonyms of nematode in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nematode» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEMATODE

Find out the translation of nematode to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nematode from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nematode» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

线虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nematodo
570 millions of speakers

English

nematode
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निमेटोड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النيماتودا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нематода
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

nematóide
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

nematocystic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

nématode
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nematocystic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nematoden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

線虫
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선충
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nematocystic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giun tròn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

nematocystic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेमेटोसीस्टिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nematocystic
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nematode
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nicień
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нематода
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nematode
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νηματωδών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nematode
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nematod
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nematode
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nematode

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEMATODE»

The term «nematode» is regularly used and occupies the 65.323 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEMATODE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nematode

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEMATODE»

Discover the use of nematode in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nematode and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nematode Behaviour
The latter has, however, until now, not been synthesized into a single comprehensive volume.Nematode Behaviour seeks to redress this imbalance by providing the first comprehensive review of current knowledge of the behaviour of nematodes.
Randy Gaugler, Anwar L. Bilgrami, 2004
2
The Nematode Caenorhabditis Elegans
A physical map of the genome has been assembled with a combination of cosmid and YAC genes. This "Book of the Worm" serves as a reference source for C. elegans investigators as well as an introductory monograph for other biologists.
William B. Wood, 1988
3
The Biology of Nematodes
The Biology of Nematodes synthesizes knowledge of the biology of free-living, plant-parasitic, and animal-parasitic nematodes.
Donald L Lee, 2003
4
Keys to the Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates: Archival volume
Reprint of: CIH keys to the nematode parasites of vertebrates. Farnham Royal: Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux, 1974-1983.
Roy Clayton Anderson, Alain Gabriel Chabaud, Sheila Willmott, 2009
5
Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates: Their Development and ...
This second, expanded edition includes relevant data from some 450 new references that have appeared from 1989 to 1999. The volume includes nematode parasites of humans, domestic animals and wildlife including fish.
Roy C. Anderson, 2000
6
Keys to the Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates: Supplementary ...
This supplementary volume is designed to complement the original CIH Keys, now reprinted as one volume, with the additional convenience of reordering into superfamily.
Lynda M. Gibbons, 2010
7
Genomics and Molecular Genetics of Plant-Nematode Interactions
This book reviews developments in the molecular biology of plant-nematode interactions that have been driven by the application of genomics tools.
John Jones, Godelieve Gheysen, Carmen Fenoll, 2011
8
Cell Biology of Plant Nematode Parasitism
This book provides an up-to-date review of research related to two of the most important nematode pests, root-knot and cyst nematodes.
R. Howard Berg, Chris Taylor, 2008
9
Molecular and Physiological Basis of Nematode Survival
Highlighting parallels and contrasts between parasitic and free-living nematode groups, this book integrates strategies that enable nematodes to persist in the absence of food with tactics used by parasitic forms to survive the defence ...
Roland N. Perry, David A. Wharton, 2011
10
Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical ...
This fully updated second edition covers all aspects of practical plant nematology in subtropical and tropical agriculture.
Michel Luc, Richard A. Sikora, John Bridge, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEMATODE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nematode is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dry, hot weather could threaten nematode use
Nematode lawn treatment is not mentioned. Grey water is always allowed under Schedule 3 in any conditions. This means scooping water out ... «Burnaby Now, Jul 15»
2
Worm pheromones trigger plant defenses, study finds
When plants detect pheromones given off by nematode worms, they activate their immune system for protection. But the chemical warning not ... «Cornell Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Chafer beetle infestation worsens with drought conditions
This time of year is typically when nematode treatments are most effective, after the beetle eggs have hatched and when the young grubs are ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
4
Researcher weighs dryland cereal cropping systems
For example, she said lesion nematode populations have increased under continuous grain. Rather than implementing chemical-fallow ... «Capital Press, Jul 15»
5
Cereal cyst nematodes getting closer to the Prairies
“Heterodera avenae is the most widespread species of cereal cyst nematode in North America,” says Forge. In Canada, this species has so far ... «Grainews, Jul 15»
6
Discussion of nematodes as part of Year of Soils
Bacterial-feeding nematodes such as this Acrobeles are common inhabitants of agricultural soil. The actual length of this nematode is less than ... «agprofessional.com, Jul 15»
7
Fines could rise for sprinkling violators in Coquitlam
Over the last month, the city of Coquitlam has issued 117 new lawn permits and 492 permits for nematode application. In Port Coquitlam, 199 ... «The Tri-City News, Jul 15»
8
Almost Every Kind of Wild Fish Is Infected with Worms
Of the 20,000 cases of nematode infection from eating fish reported globally, over 90 percent of them are in Japan. It's estimated there are only ... «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jul 15»
9
Palm weevil found near Yuma County date grove
South American palm weevils can also carry a nematode, or microscopic worm, which causes red-ring disease in the trees by eating away at ... «Yuma Sun, Jul 15»
10
Peaches in Florida
“All stone fruit grown in Florida are grafted to rootstock because of the presence of the peach root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne floridensis),” ... «Good Fruit Grower, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Nematode [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nematode>. May 2024 ».
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