pinworm

[ pin-wurm ]

noun

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

pinworm

/ ˈpɪnˌwɜːm /

noun

1. a parasitic nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infecting the colon, rectum, and anus of humans: family Oxyuridae Also calledthreadworm

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinworm¹

First recorded in 1905–10; pin + worm

Example Sentences

The next nematode of general interest is the pinworm (Oxyuris curvula).

From Project Gutenberg

Makakigwa kunu kanang magtiniil tag lakaw, They say walking barefoot causes pinworm infestation.

From Project Gutenberg