Pinworm

Word PINWORM
Character 7
Hyphenation pin worm
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Pinworm"

What do we mean by pinworm?

Any of various small nematode worms of the order Oxyurida that are parasitic in vertebrates and certain invertebrates, especially Enterobius vermicularis, a species that infests the human intestines. noun

A small threadworm or nematoid, Oxyuris vermicularis, infesting the rectum, especially of children. See Ascaridæ, and cut under Oxyuris. noun

A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons. noun

Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals noun

Small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children noun

Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals

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The word "pinworm" in example sentences

The most prolific parasitic worm in the U.S. and European Union: the pinworm, which is most common during childhood. ❋ Unknown (2009)

With many viruses, pinworm eggs likely in the goose poop on the playground and C. difficile bacteria resistant to alcohol it makes sense to wash down the drain than to douse in alcohol. stanlee ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the pinworm soup there were squirming iridescent protozoa, single-celled giants that were almost as big as the multicellular worms. ❋ Carl Zimmer (2009)

Mebendazole, is sold as a generic drug and has been used since the 1970s to treat roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, whipworm, and other worm-based parasitic infections. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One day I was in the nearby village of Lang Co, where I went every day except Sunday, to treat the villagers for their various ailments, which ranged from ringworm and pinworm to elephantiasis. ❋ Jack Canfield (2008)

Not all of the critturs which cause internal problems are food or water borne ... pinworm eggs are blown around on bits of dust, for example. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I called up the pharmaceutical company that manufactured the pinworm pill and spoke to one of their technical staff. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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