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kidney worm
noun
any of various large nematodes parasitic in the kidneys, especially Stephanurus dentatus, found in pigs.
Word History and Origins
Origin of kidney worm1
Example Sentences
“The giant kidney worm can destroy the kidney in which they grow, and we only have two kidneys,” Mitchell explained.
While some of the parasites found– which included fish tapeworms and Echinostoma worms– can cause conditions like anemia, the giant kidney worm can actually kill you.
“It was great to find the earliest evidence for fish tapeworm, giant kidney worm, and Echinostoma worm so far discovered in Britain,” he said.
The Kidney Worm is frequently fatal; and always produces weakness of the loins and hind legs, usually followed by entire prostration.
There are no data by which we may prove that the kidney worm is responsible for this disorder.
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