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gapeworm
gape·worm G0039200 (gāp′wûrm′, găp′-)n. A nematode worm (Syngamus trachea) that infects the trachea of certain birds and causes gapes.gapeworm (ˈɡeɪpˌwɜːm) n (Animals) a parasitic nematode worm, Syngamus trachea, that lives in the trachea of birds and causes gapes in domestic fowl: family Syngamidaegape•worm (ˈgeɪpˌwɜrm, ˈgæp-)
n. a nematode, Syngamus trachea, that causes gapes. [1870–75] EncyclopediaSeegapegapeworm
Syngamus tracheathe chicken gapeworm; causes upper respiratory infestation leading to dyspnea, and sometimes death; intermediate hosts are earthworms. Synonym(s): gapewormgapeworm (gāp′wûrm′, găp′-)n. A nematode worm (Syngamus trachea) that infects the trachea of certain birds and causes gapes. |