stomach worm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stomach worm
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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“Here, sir,” Alyce said, handing the baby to his father, “no stomach worm, but a loud and lusty boy.”
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
“We have seen barren woman give birth, stomach worm transformed to innocent babe, dragon defeated by a girl who appeared from nowhere!”
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
When the twisted stomach worm is present in large numbers, the worms become mixed with the contents of the stomach and can be readily found on making a post-mortem examination.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
The symptoms caused by this parasite are very similar to those produced by the twisted stomach worm.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Intestinal parasites, of which the stomach worm is perhaps the most dreaded, cause great loss to sheep owners.
From Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry by Pratt Food Co.
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