enterobiasis

noun

en·​tero·​bi·​a·​sis ˌen-tə-rō-ˈbī-ə-səs How to pronounce enterobiasis (audio)
plural enterobiases ˌen-tə-rō-ˈbī-ə-ˌsēz How to pronounce enterobiasis (audio)
: infestation with or disease caused by pinworms (genus Enterobius, especially E. vermicularis) that occurs especially in children

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Enterobius, genus name (from Greek enter- + bios mode of life) + -iasis

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enterobiasis was in 1930

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Cite this Entry

“Enterobiasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterobiasis. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

enterobiasis

noun
en·​tero·​bi·​a·​sis -ˈbī-ə-səs How to pronounce enterobiasis (audio)
plural enterobiases -ˌsēz How to pronounce enterobiasis (audio)
: infestation with or disease caused by pinworms of the genus Enterobius that occurs especially in children
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