heartworm
[ hahrt-wurm ]
/ ˈhɑrtˌwɜrm /
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noun
a parasitic nematode, Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted by mosquito and invading the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs, wolves, and foxes throughout its range in tropical, subtropical and, more recently, temperate regions around the world.
the disease caused by infection with heartworm.
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Words nearby heartworm
heart urchin, heartwarming, heart-water, heart-whole, heartwood, heartworm, heart-wrenching, hearty, heat, heat barrier, heat capacity
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Example sentences from the Web for heartworm
One is the famous heartworm that lodges in the heart of dogs.
Vampires without Glitter or Girl Problems: Inside Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’|Andrew Romano|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEASTIn France it is called le ver du cœur (the heartworm), because it penetrates in between leaves pressed closely together.
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British Dictionary definitions for heartworm
heartworm
/ (ˈhɑːtˌwɜːm) /
noun
a parasitic nematode worm, Dirofilaria immitis, that lives in the heart and bloodstream of vertebrates
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