Meaning Of The Word Heartworm

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heartworm in American English
a nematode worm (Dirofilaria immitis) transmitted by mosquitoes or fleas that is parasitic in the bloodstream, esp. in the heart, of dogs, cats, etc.
noun: a parasitic nematode, Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted by mosquito and invading the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs, wolves, and foxes throughout its range in tropical, subtropical and, more recently, temperate regions around the world

heartworm in British English
noun: a parasitic nematode worm, Dirofilaria immitis, that lives in the heart and bloodstream of vertebrates

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