Organisms

Ascaridoidea

A superfamily of polymyarian nematode worms. An important characteristic of this group is the presence of three prominent lips around the mouth of the organism.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A superfamily of polymyarian nematode worms. An important characteristic of this group is the presence of three prominent lips around the mouth of the organism.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Ascaroidea
  • Ascaridoideas
  • Ascaroideas
  • Baylisascaris
  • Parascaris
  • Baylisascari
  • Parascari

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Aspects Covered

19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with the genera ASCARIDIA and ASCARIS; infection: coordinate IM with ASCARIDIDA INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific helminth term (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH; etc) if pertinent

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History Note

86; was ASCAROIDEA 1975-85

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Previous Indexing

  • Nematoda (1966-1974)

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  1. B01w.050w.500w.500w.294w.400w.500.100

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NLM Classification

QX 277

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ascaridoidea. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001199. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001199
  2. Ascaridoidea. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10858753