nematode
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/ˈnemətəʊd/
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/ˈnemətəʊd/
A very small, thin worm that looks like a tiny tube.
Nematodes are common in soil and can sometimes be found in the human body, causing diseases.
线虫在土壤中很常见,有时也会在人体中发现,引起疾病。