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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis.
2. 2
   small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children wordnet
3. 3
   The pinworm. Australia, UK

Synonyms

All synonyms

enterobius vermicularisnematodepinwormpinwormtrichina

Etymology

From thread + worm.

Related phrases

strongyloides stercoralis

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