English Explanatory Dictionary

heartworm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A parasitic organism that afflicts dogs, of species Dirofilaria immitis of roundworms.
  2. (uncountable) The condition caused by this organism.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

heartworm heartworms

Etymology

From heart + worm.

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