threadworm
US /ˈθrɛd.wɜrm/
UK /ˈθrɛd.wɜːm/
名詞
蟯虫, 糸状虫
a small nematode worm that is a common parasite in the intestines of children, causing itching around the anus.
例:
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The doctor diagnosed the child with a threadworm infection.
医師は子供に蟯虫感染症と診断した。
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Symptoms of threadworm include anal itching, especially at night.
蟯虫の症状には、特に夜間の肛門のかゆみがある。