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