Enterobius vermicularis

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Noun 1. A parasitic nematode worm: Enterobius vermicularis is the scientific name for a small, thin, white parasitic worm that commonly infects the human intestines, particularly the large intestine and rectum. It is the causative agent of enterobiasis (pinworm infection).

Usage
  • The term is used in formal, medical, scientific, and academic contexts to refer specifically to this species of parasite.
  • It is the precise taxonomic name. In general conversation and less technical medical contexts, the common name "pinworm" or "threadworm" is typically used instead.
Examples
  • The stool sample was examined under a microscope and was found to contain eggs of Enterobius vermicularis.
  • Enterobius vermicularis infection is one of the most common parasitic worm infections in humans, especially among school-aged children.
  • The life cycle of Enterobius vermicularis involves the female worm migrating to the perianal region at night to lay eggs.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used in medical diagnostics, parasitology textbooks, and research papers. It is often abbreviated as after its first full mention in a text.
  • It is part of a formal binomial nomenclature (Genus: , Species: ).
Variants and Related Words
  • Pinworm (n): The common name for .
  • Threadworm (n): Another common name, particularly used in British English.
  • Enterobiasis (n): The medical term for the infection caused by (pinworm infection).
  • Oxyuriasis (n): A synonymous, though less common, medical term for enterobiasis.
Synonyms
  • Pinworm
  • Threadworm
  • (an older, synonymous scientific name)
Related Phrases
  • Pinworm infection: The condition of being infested with .
  • Perianal itching: A primary symptom of infestation, caused by the female worm laying eggs.
  • Cellulose tape test: The standard diagnostic method for detecting eggs.
Noun
  1. small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children

Từ đồng nghĩa