lungworm

Noun

Meaning

Any one of several species of parasitic nematoid worms which infest the lungs and air passages of cattle, sheep, and other animals, often proving fatal. The lungworm of cattle (Strongylus micrurus) and that of sheep (S. filaria) are the best known.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

parasite pinworm fluke tapeworm nematode roundworm vermiform schistosomiasis hookworm helminth onchocerciasis filariasis whipworm Ascaris trichinosis
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Close letter words and terms

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