First Known Use: circa 1927
Dictionary
enterobiasis
noun en·tero·bi·a·sis \-ˈbī-ə-səs\
plural en·tero·bi·a·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of ENTEROBIASIS
: infestation with or disease caused by pinworms (genus Enterobius, especially E. vermicularis) that occurs especially in children
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of ENTEROBIASIS
New Latin, from Enterobius, genus name (from Greek enter- + bios mode of life) + -iasis
Medical Dictionary
enterobiasis
noun en·tero·bi·a·sis \-ˈbī-ə-səs\
plural en·tero·bi·a·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of ENTEROBIASIS
: infestation with or disease caused by pinworms of the genus Enterobius that occurs especially in children
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: enterochromaffinPrevious Word in the Dictionary: enterobacteriumAll Words Near: enterobiasis
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up enterobiasis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).