threadworm UK
ˈθrɛdˌwɜrm
See also: pinworm (US)
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Definition of threadworm - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
human parasiteTECH.UKpinworm, common in the UK and AustraliaTECH.UK
  • Threadworm is a common issue in UK schools.
pinworm
2.
medicalTECH.UKparasitic roundworm causing strongyloidiasisTECH.UK
  • Threadworm infections can lead to strongyloidiasis in humans.
nematode pinworm
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Origin of threadworm

Old English, þrēad (thread) + wyrm (worm)

Examples of threadworm in a sentence

  • Threadworm infections are treated with medication.
  • Children often suffer from threadworm infestations.
  • Threadworm can cause severe itching at night.

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  1. French:oxyure, strongyloïde, ...
  2. German:Madenwurm, Fadenwurm, ...
  3. Italian:ossiuri, verme intestinale, ...
  4. Spanish:oxiuros, gusano de hilo, ...
  5. Portuguese:oxiúro, verme intestinal, ...
  6. Chinese:蛲虫, 线虫, ...
  7. Japanese:蟯虫, 寄生線虫, ...
  8. Arabic:دُودَة دَبُّوسِيَّة, دُودَة خَيْطِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹלַעַת סִכָּה, תּוֹלַעַת סְטְרוֹנְגִּילוֹאִידֵס, ...
  10. Russian:острица, паразитический червь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гострик, гостриця, ...
  12. Hindi:थ्रेडवर्म, ...

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