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pinworm Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, slender, white parasitic nematode worm of the family Oxyuridae (especially Enterobius vermicularis) that inhabits the human intestines and rectum, most commonly affecting children.
Usage Example
"The pediatrician prescribed an antiparasitic medication after confirming that the child had contracted a threadworm infection at daycare."
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threadworm
seatworm
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pinworm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pinworm