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PINWORM
pinworm, threadworm, Enterobius vermicularis
(noun) small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pinworm (plural pinworms)
Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals
Synonyms
• threadworm
Source: Wiktionary
Pin"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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