TOXOCARA


Meaning of TOXOCARA in English

[ ˌtɒksə'kα:rə ]

■ noun a nematode worm which is a parasite of dogs, cats, and other animals and can be transmitted to humans. [Genus Toxocara .]

Origin

mod. L., from toxo- + Gk kara 'head'.

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