Oxyuris

Translation of "oxyuris" into Russian

Noun

/ɒkˈjʊərɪs/

/ɑˈkjʊrɪs/

oxyuris

oxyurides pl

oxyurises pl

Oxyuris is a type of parasitic worm that can infect humans.

Острица — это вид паразитического червя, который может заражать людей.

Additional translations

Noun

/ɒkˈjʊərɪs/

/ɑˈkjʊrɪs/

Any parasitic nematode worm of the family Oxyuridae, commonly called a pinworm.

The veterinarian identified oxyuris in the horse's stool sample.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Oxyuridae that includes several species of pinworms, especially parasites of horses.

Oxyuris equi is the best-known species in the genus Oxyuris.