noun
- a small parasitic roundworm that infects the human intestine, especially common in children
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the child with pinworms after examining the symptoms.
- Pinworm infections are highly contagious and spread easily in schools.
- Good hygiene practices can help prevent pinworm transmission.
- The medication effectively treated the pinworm infestation.
- Parents should watch for signs of pinworms in their children.
- Pinworms are one of the most common parasitic infections worldwide.