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worm (werm)

1. any of the soft-bodied, naked, elongated invertebrates of the phyla Annelida, Acanthocephala, Aschelminthes, and Platyhelminthes.

2. vermis.

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flat worm  any of the Platyhelminthes.

guinea worm  Dracunculus medinensis.

heart worm  heartworm.

round worm  nematode.

spinyheaded worm , thorny-headed worm an individual of the phylum Acanthocephala.

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worm (wûrm)

n.

1. Any of various invertebrates, as those of the phyla Annelida, Nematoda, Nemertea, or Platyhelminthes, having a long, flexible, rounded or flattened body, often without obvious appendages.

2. Any of various crawling insect larvae, such as a grub or caterpillar, having a soft, elongated body.

3. Any of various unrelated animals, such as the shipworm or the slowworm, resembling a worm in habit or appearance.

4. worms Infestation of the intestines or other parts of the body with worms or wormlike parasites; helminthiasis.

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worm

[wurm]

Etymology: AS, wyrm

any of the soft-bodied, elongated invertebrates of the phyla Annelida, Nemathelminthes, or Platyhelminthes. Some kinds of worms parasitic for humans are hookworm, pinworm, and tapeworm. See also fluke, roundworm.

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Worm

Drug slang A regional street term for PCP
Informatics
(1) Computer worm, see there. Cf Computer virus
(2) Write-once/read-many—WORM Permanent computer memory—e.g., CD/ROM—for efficient storage of data—circa 700 Mbyte—e.g., medical and lab records
Parasitology A soft-bodied, elongate invertebrate of certain phyla: Annelida (class Hirudinea), Aschelminthes (class Nematodes), Platyhelminthes, e.g., class Trematoda
Vox populi A ne’er-do-well

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worm [werm]

1. any of the soft-bodied, elongated, naked invertebrates of the phyla annelida, acanthocephala, aschelminthes, and platyhelminthes; called also vermis. Worms are often found as parasites in humans and other animals; in North America the most common of these are roundworms and tapeworms. flukes are a serious problem in other parts of the world. Most worm infections are transmitted from person to person via feces that contaminate food and water. Serious worm infections may cause anemia, listlessness, fatigue, irritability, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Parasitic worms usually live in relative balance with their human hosts, taking enough nutrients to survive without destroying the health of the host. However, they reduce the strength and energy of the bodies they inhabit, often produce very uncomfortable symptoms and should never go untreated. Suspected cases of worms should be brought to the attention of a health care provider; self-treatment is likely to be ineffective and can be harmful. Effective medications against worms are available by prescription.

2. vermis.

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worm

Parasitology A soft-bodied, elongate invertebrate of certain phyla: Annelida–class Hirudinea, Aschelminthes–class Nematodes, Platyhelminthes– eg, class Trematoda. See Hookworm, Ringworm, Screwworm.

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Patient discussion about worm.

Q. Is it possible to have pin worm on directly on the skin of your fore arms? I've had this condition for more than a year. The only thing that makes a difference is something to kill parasites. Nothing works efficiently. I itch all over beside having big sores on my arms and back. I've hade blood test that show that there are no parasites in the blood. So now what do I do? I am constantly digging this out of my skin, and the buggars jump.

A. Are you sure these are pinworms? According to your description, it sounds more like scabies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabies). Pinworms usually cause itching around the anus, and not on the forearm.

However, since I haven't even seen a picture of the lesions, and I hate to make these over-the-net diagnosis, I think it'd be wise to see a doctor (e.g. a dermatologist, doctor that treat skin condition), since if it's indeed scabies there's a treatment.

Q. how will i know if i have a tape worm in my body?

A. Most people who are infected with tapeworm don't show symptoms.
It's possible you might notice segments of the adult tapeworm (proglottids) in your stool. Other possible signs and symptoms include:

Nausea
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food

If you suspect you have a tapeworm you'll need your doctor to check your stool or send samples to a laboratory for testing. A laboratory may use microscopic identification techniques to check for eggs or tapeworm segments in your feces.

Q. baby has worm in stool 6 monthold

A. There are many treatments, but as far as I know they require prescription, so consulting a pediatrician may be necessary.

However, you may read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_parasite