What does threadworm mean?
Threadworm means A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis..
Threadworm
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis..
Definitions by Sense
- A parasitic roundworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, which causes strongyloidiasis.
- (UK, Australia) The pinworm.
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Antonyms for threadworm
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- threadworms
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What is a synonym for threadworm?
Common synonyms include pinworm, enterobius vermicularis.
What is the opposite of threadworm?
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How do you use threadworm in a sentence?
Use threadworm where its definition matches the intended context.
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