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Oxyuridae

Oxyuridae

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A family of small parasitic worms like pinworms that live in the intestines of animals and humans
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Oxyuridae
  • Oxyuridae are significant in medicine because members of this family, such as pinworms, commonly infect humans.

Examples

  • Oxyuridae are commonly found in the intestines of various animals, including humans, where they can cause infections.

  • The Oxyuridae family includes several species of pinworms.

  • Research into Oxyuridae has helped scientists understand the spread of intestinal parasites.

  • The life cycle of many Oxyuridae species involves the intestines of vertebrate hosts.

  • Many children are infected with Oxyuridae in their intestines.

  • Infections caused by Oxyuridae often lead to itching and discomfort in the affected individuals.

  • Research on Oxyuridae helps us develop better treatments for intestinal worms like pinworms.

Synonyms

family Oxyuridae
vsOxyuridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small worms like pinworms that live inside people and animals

emphasizes biology, noting small parasitic worms living in vertebrate intestines

Compounds

family Oxyuridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small worms like pinworms that live inside people and animals

Surface Forms

Oxyuridae singular
Oxyuridaes plural

Morphology

Oxyuridae = Oxyuris (opaque) = Oxyuris + idae

The suffix '-idae' is a specialized taxonomic marker indicating an animal family and is not predictable to average learners from the base genus name.

Etymology

Oxyuridae comes from Greek parts oxy- meaning 'sharp' and -oura meaning 'tail'. That's why the name fits pinworms and other small parasitic worms with a thin, pointed tail that live in the intestines.