Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, threadlike parasitic worm, particularly Enterobius vermicularis, that infests the human intestines and rectum, most commonly in children.

Usage

• The word "threadworm" is a countable noun used primarily in medical and biological contexts to describe a specific parasitic infection.
• It is often used in discussions about public health, pediatric care, and parasitology.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor diagnosed the child with a threadworm infection.
  • Threadworms are highly contagious and spread easily among family members.
  • A common symptom of threadworm infestation is intense itching around the anus, especially at night.

Advanced Usage

• "Threadworm infection": The condition of being infested with threadworms.
  • Hygiene measures are crucial to prevent threadworm infection.
• "Threadworm infestation": Synonymous with "threadworm infection," describing the presence of the parasite in the body.
  • The entire kindergarten class was treated for a threadworm infestation.

Variants and Related Words

• Pinworm (n): The more common term in American English for . The two words are synonyms.
  • Pinworm is another name for threadworm.
• Enterobiasis (n): The medical term for the disease caused by threadworm/pinworm infestation.
  • The treatment for enterobiasis is straightforward and effective.

Synonyms

• Pinworm: (Specifically )
• Nematode: A broader biological term for roundworms, the phylum to which threadworms belong.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term "threadworm" is specific and does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings. It refers exclusively to the parasitic worm.

Noun

1. small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children