Definition of Enterobiasis

1. Noun. An infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children.

Generic synonyms: Infection, Infestation

Definition of Enterobiasis

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Medical Definition of Enterobiasis

1. 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. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enterobiasis

entermewers
entermise
entero-
enteroanastomosis
enteroanthelone
enteroapocleisis
enterobacter cloacae
enterobacteria
enterobacteriaceae infections
enterobacterial
enterobacteriologist
enterobacterium
enterobactin
enterobactin synthetase
enterobiases
enterobiasis (current term)
enterobiasis enterobius vermicularis
enterobius
enterobrosis
enterocele
enteroceles
enterocentesis
enteroceptor
enterochelin
enterocholecystostomy
enterocholecystotomy
enterochromaffin
enterochromaffin-like cells
enterochromaffin cells
enterocleisis

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