Enterobius Vermicularis (Noun)
Meaning
Small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The enterobius vermicularis, also known as the pinworm, is a parasite that can infest the human intestines and rectum.
- The symptoms of enterobius vermicularis infection may include itching and irritation in the anal region, especially at night.
- In most cases, enterobius vermicularis infections occur when the eggs of the worm are ingested through contaminated food, water, or by direct contact.
- The eggs of the enterobius vermicularis are typically laid around the anus of an infected person at night, which is why symptoms are more severe during this time.
- Proper hygiene and hand washing can help prevent the spread of enterobius vermicularis infections among children in daycare centers and schools.