Definition of Vermes

1. n. pl. An extensive artificial division of the animal kingdom, including the parasitic worms, or helminths, together with the nemerteans, annelids, and allied groups. By some writers the branchiopods, the bryzoans, and the tunicates are also included. The name was used in a still wider sense by Linnæus and his followers.

2. n. pl. An extensive artificial division of the animal kingdom, including the parasitic worms, or helminths, together with the nemerteans, annelids, and allied groups. By some writers the branchiopods, the bryzoans, and the tunicates are also included. The name was used in a still wider sense by Linnæus and his followers.

Definition of Vermes

1. vermis [n] - See also: vermis

Medical Definition of Vermes

1. An extensive artificial division of the animal kingdom, including the parasitic worms, or helminths, together with the nemerteans, annelids, and allied groups. By some writers the branchiopods, the bryzoans, and the tunicates are also included. The name was used in a still wider sense by Linnaeus and his followers. A more restricted group, comprising only the helminths and closely allied orders. Origin: L. Vermes, pl. Of vermis a worm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vermes

verklempt
verkramp
verlan
verlanised
verlanize
verlig
verligte
verligtes
verlukast
vermal
vermeil
vermeils
vermell
vermells
vermeology
vermes (current term)
vermeti
vermetid
vermetids
vermetus
vermi-
vermian
vermian fossa
vermicast
vermicelli
vermicellis
vermicidal
vermicide
vermicides
vermicious

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