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1. (n.) enterobiasis
infestation with pinworms.
Etymology: (1925–30; < NL Enterobi(us) a pinworm genus )
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1. (noun) enterobiasis
an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children
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1. enterobiasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus ENTEROBIUS; E. vermicularis, the pinworm of man, causes a crawling sensation and pruritus. This condition results in scratching the area, occasionally causing scarification.
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