pinworms — n. small parasitic worm that infests the intestines and anus … English contemporary dictionary
Enterobiasis — This article is about the human infection with pinworms. For the organism itself, see Enterobius. Pinworm infection Classification and external resources Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). ICD … Wikipedia
Enterobius — This article is about the organism. For the human infection with pinworms, see Enterobiasis. Pinworm ICD 127.4 Pinworms(U.S.)/Threadworms(U.K.) (Enterobius vermicularis). Scientific classification … Wikipedia
pinworm — /pin werrm /, n. a small nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infesting the intestine and migrating to the rectum and anus, esp. in children. [1905 10; PIN + WORM] * * * Common species (Enterobius vermicularis) of nematode parasitic to humans … Universalium
Intestinal worm — Intestinal worms, (such as threadworms and pinworms) are parasites, and usually live in the small intestine, where they mate and live. Different Types of Worms there are worms that live in side the body and outside the body some worms are good… … Wikipedia
Pinworm — Taxobox name = PinwormICD 127.4 image width = 250px image caption = A pinworm ( Enterobius vermicularis ). regnum = Animalia phylum = Nematoda classis = Secernentea ordo = Rhabditida familia = Oxyuridae genus = Enterobius genus authority = Baird … Wikipedia
digestive system disease — Introduction any of the diseases that affect the human digestive tract. Such disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), pancreas, liver, or biliary tract. A prevalent disorder of the digestive… … Universalium
Helminth — A worm classified as a parasite. (A parasite is a disease causing organism that lives on or in a human or another animal and derives its nourishment from its host.) Lice are examples of parasites that live on humans; bacteria and viruses are… … Medical dictionary
Mebendazole — MBZ redirects here. For the automobile brand abbreviated as MBZ , see Mercedes Benz. Mebendazole Systematic (IUPAC) name methyl (5 benzoyl 1H benzimidazol 2 yl)carbamate … Wikipedia
oxyuriasis — /ok see yoo ruy euh sis/, n. Pathol. human infection with pinworms. [1905 10; < NL Oxyur(is) genus name of pinworms (equiv. to oxy OXY 1 + Gk our(á) tail + NL is n. ending) + IASIS] * * * … Universalium
