Pinworm (Noun)
Meaning
Small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with a pinworm infestation after complaining of intense itching around the anus.
- Pinworms are highly contagious and can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or by touching contaminated food and surfaces.
- The most common symptom of a pinworm infestation is anal itching, especially at night when the worms are most active.
- The doctor prescribed a medication to kill the pinworms and instructed the family to thoroughly clean and disinfect the home to prevent re-infestation.
- The mother suspected that her child had pinworms due to the intense anal itching and subsequent sleep disturbances that had been ongoing for weeks.