pin·worm

(pĭn′wûrm′)

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. Also called threadworm.

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pinworm

(ˈpɪnˌwɜːm)

(Animals) a parasitic nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infecting the colon, rectum, and anus of humans: family Oxyuridae. Also called: threadworm

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pin•worm

(ˈpɪnˌwɜrm)

n.

a small nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infesting the intestine and migrating to the anus, esp. in children.

[1905–10]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

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

Enterobius vermicularis, threadworm

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

pinworm

n oxiuro, pequeña lombriz blanca que afecta en particular a los niños

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NEW YORK -- Pinworm is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States, and it is active year-round, especially in areas with a warm, moist climate.

Reese's gives relief from common intestinal parasite

Risk factors for urinary tract infection include female gender, uncircumcised male, vesicoureteral reflux, poor toilet training, voiding dysfunction, obstructive uropathy, urethral instrumentation, wiping from back to front in girls, bubble bath, tight clothing (Underwear), pinworm infestation, constipation, sexually activity, neuropathy bladder, anatomic abnormality (Labial adhesion), bacteria with P fimbriae and under nutrition.

PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN MALNOURISHED CHILDREN

True prevalence of pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis))infection among children in Qwa-Qwa, South Africa.

Demographics of paediatric patients presenting with acute appendicitis: A 5-year retrospective review of hospitals served by the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the University of the Witwatersrand

vermicularis), a nematode, also known as "pinworm" affects more than 200 million people worldwide (3).

Enterobius vermicularis Enfeksiyonu Olan Appendektomilerde Bulgular: Kil Kurdu Apendisit Nedeni Degil/Findings in Appendectomies with Enterobius vermicularis Infection: Pinworm Is Not A Cause of Appendicitis

The South American tomato pinworm (Tuta absoluta) and the leaf miner (Liriomyza spp.) are important pests of tomato cultivated in Brazil (Maciel et al., 2011; Guimaraes et al., 2015).

Hierarchical and optimization methods or the characterization of tomato genotypes/Metodos hierarquicos e de otimizacao na caracterizacao de genotipos de tomateiro

The invasive South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta, continues to spread in Afro-Eurasia and beyond: the new threat to tomato world production.

Host range of the invasive tomato pest Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) on solanaceous crops and weeds in Tanzania

They identified carriers of organisms causing such diseases as diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, typhoid fever and worms like pinworm, hookworm and roundworm.

Cockroaches also spread intestinal worms, typhoid fever -Expert

A roadkilled black howler monkey recently became the first male of its species in Mexico confirmed with a pinworm called Trypanoxyuris pigrae.

LEARNING FROM DEATH

A meeting of the same committee on March 14 said there were problems with animals being affected by pinworm - which causes anal itching in humans.

A MOUSE BITE HAD SHOCKING EFFECT ON LAB RESEARCHER

Cowie, "Pinworm infestation of the appendix," British Journal of Surgery, vol.

Parasitic Appendicitis: A Novel Laparoscopic Approach for the Prevention of Peritoneal Contamination

The control of infections in locally bred mice is of paramount importance since some parasites such as pinworm in the founders can be easily passed onto their progeny and are hard to eradicate even under specific pathogen-free conditions (https://www.jax.org/).

Long-Term Provision of Acidified Drinking Water Fails to Influence Autoimmune Diabetes and Encephalomyelitis