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roundworm vs pinworm

pinworm vs roundworm

roundworm and pinworm both are nouns.

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

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