noun
- Plural of oxyuriasis; infections caused by parasitic roundworms of the genus Oxyuris, commonly pinworms.
Usage: medical; plural form
Examples
- Oxyuriases are among the most common helminthic infections in children worldwide.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of oxyuriases in the school after several students reported itching.
- Treatment protocols for oxyuriases typically involve anthelmintic medications.
- Oxyuriases can be prevented through proper hygiene and sanitation practices.