kidney worm
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kidney worm
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
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There are no data by which we may prove that the kidney worm is responsible for this disorder.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
Although the kidney worm is capable of causing inflammatory changes in the tissues surrounding the kidney and the pelvis of this organ, the disease cannot be determined by any noticeable symptom.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
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