Threadworm
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Threadworm is a noun meaning A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis.
Meaning
A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis.
More Meanings
- (UK, Australia) The pinworm.
Word Forms
- threadworms
Synonyms for threadworm
Depending on context, synonyms include pinworm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pinworm, trichostrongyloid, metastrongyloid, tylostrongyle, cyathostomin, eelworm.
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