kidney worm
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kidney worm
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“The giant kidney worm can destroy the kidney in which they grow, and we only have two kidneys,” Mitchell explained.
From Fox News
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.
From Fox News
“It was great to find the earliest evidence for fish tapeworm, giant kidney worm, and Echinostoma worm so far discovered in Britain,” he said.
From Fox News
The Kidney Worm is frequently fatal; and always produces weakness of the loins and hind legs, usually followed by entire prostration.
From Project Gutenberg
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 Project Gutenberg
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