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pinworm vs roundworm

roundworm vs pinworm

pinworm and roundworm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pinworm Yes No No No
roundworm Yes No No No
As nouns, roundworm is a hypernym of pinworm; that is, roundworm is a word with a broader meaning than pinworm:
  • pinworm: small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children
  • roundworm: unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
Other hypernyms of pinworm include nematode, nematode worm.
pinworm (noun) roundworm (noun)
small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Difference between pinworm and roundworm

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