lungworm

noun

Meaning

Any of several nematode worms, of the family Metastrongylidae, that are parasitic to mammalian lungs

Etymology / origin

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Related words

blood worm(English)pinworm(English)strongyle(English)maw-worm(English)metastrongylid(English)trichostrongylid(English)strongyl(English)lumbriculid(English)

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Sources

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