heartworm en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From heart + worm.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A parasitic organism that afflicts dogs, of species Dirofilaria immitis of roundworms.
- (countable, uncountable) (uncountable) The condition caused by this organism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heartworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
fi sydänmato (parasitic organism) · cmn 心絲蟲 /心丝虫 (parasitic organism) · de Herzwurm (parasitic organism) · ru серде́чный червь (parasitic organism) · hu szívféreg (parasitic organism) · hu szívférgesség (parasitic organism)