Definition

A condition where the intestines are infected by small worms called pinworms, often affecting children.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the child with enterobiasis after noticing symptoms of itching and discomfort.

Conversation

Have you heard about enterobiasis?

Yeah, isn't that the infection caused by pinworms?

Exactly! I read that it's really common in kids.

Right, and it can be quite uncomfortable for them.

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Root Explanation

Enterobiasis → It is formed from "entero-" (from Greek "enteron", meaning intestine) and "biasis" (from Greek "biasis", meaning a condition or state). The word refers to a condition related to the intestines, specifically an infection caused by pinworms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'entero-' which relates to the intestines, and 'biasis' which indicates a condition. This helps you remember that enterobiasis is a condition affecting the intestines.

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