Definition of «roundworm parasites»

The phrase "roundworm parasites" refers to tiny organisms that infect living creatures, like humans or animals, and live inside their bodies. These parasites are called "roundworms" because of their long, cylindrical bodies. They can cause various health problems and are often found in the intestines.

Sentences with «roundworm parasites»

Most winners are university scientists — but not William C. Campbell, who shares this year's prize in physiology or medicine with Satoshi Omura of Kitasato University in Tokyo for «discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites... that have revolutionized the treatment of some of the most devastating parasitic diseases,» according to the Nobel Prize press release. (sciencemag.org)
The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura for their discoveries of a medication against roundworm parasites and to Youyou Tu for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against malaria. (scientificamerican.com)
Yesterday, the 2015 Nobel prize for medicine was awarded to scientists who developed new drugs for roundworm parasites and malaria. (newscientist.com)
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