Genus of nematode intestinal worms which includes pinworms (also called threadworm and seatworm).
A group of intestinal worms that includes pinworm. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ok′sē-yū′ris Definitions: 1. A genus of nematodes commonly called seatworms or pinworms (although the pinworm of humans is the closely related form, Enterobius vermicularis). Oxyuris equi, the horse pinworm, is a common parasite of horses in all parts of the world, inhabiting the large intestine. ...
Oxyuris: A group of intestinal worms that includes pinworm.