lungworm
[ luhng-wurm ]
/ ˈlʌŋˌwɜrm /
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British Dictionary definitions for lungworm
lungworm
/ (ˈlʌŋˌwɜːm) /
noun
any parasitic nematode worm of the family Metastrongylidae, occurring in the lungs of mammals, esp Metastrongylus apri which infects pigs
any of certain other nematodes that are parasitic in the lungs
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Medical definitions for lungworm
lungworm
[ lŭng′wûrm′ ]
n.
Any of various nematode worms, especially of the family Metastrongylidae, that are parasitic in the lungs of mammals.
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