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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals
2. 2
   small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

threadwormenterobius vermicularisthreadworm

Etymology

From pin + worm.

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