thread·worm

(thrĕd′wûrm′)

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threadworm

(ˈθrɛdˌwɜːm)

(Animals) any of various nematodes, esp the pinworm

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thread•worm

(ˈθrɛdˌwɜrm)

n.

any of various nematode worms, esp. a pinworm.

[1795–1805]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

threadworm - small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children

Enterobius vermicularis, pinworm

nematode, nematode worm, roundworm - unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic

Enterobius, genus Enterobius - pinworms

Translations

tenia

threadworm

[ˈθredwɜːm] N → lombriz f intestinal

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