Associations to the word «Threadworm»

Wiktionary

THREADWORM, noun. A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis.
THREADWORM, noun. (UK) (Australia) The pinworm.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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