蛲 (náo) - Pinworm — refers to a type of parasitic

蛲Tone 2

náo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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蛲 · náo

Pinworm — refers to a type of parasitic worm (Enterobius vermicularis) that commonly infects humans, especially children.

Pinworm — refers to a type of parasitic

Usage highlights

PinwormPinworm infectionPinworm eggsTreat pinwormsPinworm examinationPinworm life cycle

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child has pinworm infection (蛲虫感染).
  • Pinworm eggs are microscopic (蛲虫卵).
  • The doctor prescribed medication for pinworms (治蛲虫的药).
  • Pinworm infestation causes anal itching (蛲虫病引起肛门瘙痒).

Collocations

  • Pinworm(蛲虫)
  • Pinworm infection(蛲虫病)
  • Pinworm eggs(蛲虫卵)
  • Treat pinworms(治蛲虫)
  • Pinworm examination(蛲虫检查)
  • Pinworm life cycle(蛲虫生命周期)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character are commonly used

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is primarily used in medical and biological contexts referring to the parasitic worm.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, pinworms were recognized as a common childhood ailment.
  • The character composition reflects its biological classification with the insect radical.

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