蟯 (náo) - Pinworm — a type of parasitic intestinal worm & also refers to something that curls or twists.

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náo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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蟯 · náo

Pinworm — a type of parasitic intestinal worm (Enterobius vermicularis);

also refers to something that curls or twists.

Pinworm — a type of parasitic intestinal wormalso refers to something that curls or twists.

Usage highlights

PinwormPinworm diseasePinworm eggsPinworm medicinePinworm examinationPinworm infection

Synonyms

  • 蛲虫— pinworm (alternative simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child was diagnosed with pinworm infection (蟯虫病).
  • Pinworm eggs are microscopic (蟯虫卵).
  • The doctor prescribed medication for pinworms (蟯虫药).
  • Laboratory test for pinworms (蟯虫检查).

Collocations

  • Pinworm(蟯虫)
  • Pinworm disease(蟯虫病)
  • Pinworm eggs(蟯虫卵)
  • Pinworm medicine(蟯虫药)
  • Pinworm examination(蟯虫检查)
  • Pinworm infection(蟯虫感染)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蟯 is primarily used in medical and biological contexts to refer to pinworm parasites.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 蟯虫 was recognized as a common parasitic infection, especially in children.
  • The character contains the 虫 (insect/worm) radical, clearly indicating its association with parasitic organisms.

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