heartworm
/hahrt-wurm/US // ˈhɑrtˌwɜrm //UK // (ˈhɑːtˌwɜːm) //
心丝虫,心虫病,心虫,心丝虫病
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : 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.
- : the disease caused by infection with heartworm.
Examples
It’s given to animals to prevent heartworm disease and to treat infections with other parasites.
His medical history is a little spotty since they’ve done tests on him, some of which say he’s heartworm positive and others say negative.
They can also check your pets for heartworm and make sure their vaccinations are up to date.
One is the famous heartworm that lodges in the heart of dogs.
In France it is called le ver du cœur (the heartworm), because it penetrates in between leaves pressed closely together.
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