lungworm en · NOUN
Etymology
From lung + worm.
Meanings
- Any of the diverse species of nematode worms that are parasitic to mammalian lungs, principally found in the superfamilies Metastrongylidae and Trichostrongyloidea in order Strongylida.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lungworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |