rat lungworm en · NOUN
Etymology
So called as the worm typically resides in the pulmonary artery of rats.
Meanings
- The parasitic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which can cause eosinophilic meningitis in humans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rat lungworms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
cmn 廣東住血線蟲 /广东住血线虫 (nematode) · cmn 廣州管圓線蟲 /广州管圆线虫 (nematode) · cmn 鼠肺線蟲 /鼠肺线虫 (nematode) · cmn 鼠肺蟲 /鼠肺虫 (nematode)