retrofection

noun

ret·​ro·​fec·​tion ˌre-trə-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce retrofection (audio)
: infection with pinworms in which the eggs hatch on the anal skin and mucosa and the larvae migrate up the bowel to the cecum where they mature

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“Retrofection.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/retrofection. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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