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pinworm

/pɪnˈwɜːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does pinworm mean?

noun

A small, thin, and usually white worm that lives in the intestines of humans and other animals and causes itching around the anus.

Example

"The child was diagnosed with pinworms after complaining of persistent itching around the anus."

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