Associations to the word «Pinworm»

Wiktionary

PINWORM, noun. Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals

Dictionary definition

PINWORM, noun. Small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children.

Wise words

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