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"pinworm" Definition

  1. n. A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons.

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Position in dictionary: 74618 of 111710 words.
Word Type: n.,
Words that start with "pinworm": 1
Words that end with "pinworm": 1
Words that contain "pinworm": 1
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English Dictionary Definition of pinworm

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