threadworm

UK
/ˈθrɛd.wɜːm/
US
/ˈθrɛd.wɜrm/
threadwormnoun
threadworms
pl
UK
/ˈθrɛd.wɜːm/
US
/ˈθrɛd.wɜrm/
Traducciones
Threadworms are common in children and can cause itching around the anus.
Острицы часто встречаются у детей и могут вызывать зуд вокруг ануса.
Traducciones adicionales
нитчатый червь
Definiciones
A small parasitic worm, especially one of the genus Enterobius, that infests the intestines of humans and other animals, causing conditions such as enterobiasis.
The child was diagnosed with an infection caused by threadworms after experiencing severe itching.
Any nematode worm of the genus Strongyloides that is parasitic in the intestines or tissues of vertebrates.
Strongyloidiasis is caused by threadworms acquired from contaminated soil.
Sinónimos
intestinal worm
threadwormadjective
UK
/ˈθrɛdˌwɜːm/
US
/ˈθrɛdˌwɝm/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "threadworm infection").
Definiciones
Relating to or caused by threadworms.
Threadworm infestation can be treated with anti-parasitic medication.