noun
pinworm infection; enterobiasis
Medical term for infection with pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis).
蟯虫症は、特に小児に多い寄生虫感染症です。
Pinworm infection is a parasitic disease especially common in children.
蟯虫症の診断には、肛門周囲のテープ検査が行われます。
For diagnosis of enterobiasis, a perianal tape test is performed.
Refers to the pinworm itself, while 蟯虫症 is the disease caused by infection.
Compound of 蟯虫 (pinworm) + 症 (disease, condition).