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pinworm

/ˈpɪn.wɜːm/

/ˈpɪn.wɜrm/

pinwormnoun

pinworms

/ˈpɪn.wɜːm/

/ˈpɪn.wɜrm/

Translations

The child was diagnosed with a pinworm infection.

У ребенка диагностировали инфекцию острицами.

Definitions

A small parasitic worm that infests the intestines of humans, especially children, causing itching around the anus.

The doctor diagnosed the child with a pinworm infection after the parents reported symptoms of intense itching.

An infestation with pinworms; the disease caused by these parasites.

Pinworm is highly contagious among young children.

Synonyms

Enterobius vermicularis

pinwormadjective

/ˈpɪnwɜːm/

/ˈpɪnwɝːm/

Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to pinworms.

Definitions

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of pinworms.

Pinworm eggs can remain viable on surfaces for several days.