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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024heart•worm (härt′wûrm′),USA pronunciation n. - Invertebratesa 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.
- Invertebrates, Veterinary Diseasesthe disease caused by infection with heartworm.
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