noun
- Plural of enterobiasis; infections caused by parasitic roundworms of the genus Enterobius, commonly pinworms, affecting the intestines.
Usage: medical; plural form; also called oxyuriasis
Examples
- Enterobiases are among the most common helminthic infections in children worldwide.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of enterobiases in the school after several students reported itching.
- Proper hygiene and handwashing can help prevent the spread of enterobiases.
- Treatment for enterobiases typically involves antiparasitic medications prescribed by a physician.
- Enterobiases often go undiagnosed because symptoms are mild or attributed to other causes.