Heartworm
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heartworm is a noun meaning (veterinary medicine) A parasitic organism that afflicts dogs, of species Dirofilaria immitis of roundworms.
Meaning
(veterinary medicine) A parasitic organism that afflicts dogs, of species Dirofilaria immitis of roundworms.
More Meanings
- (veterinary medicine) (uncountable) The condition caused by this organism.
Word Forms
- heartworms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dirofilaria, hookworm, whipworm, redworm, roundworm, lungworm.
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