stomach worm
"Stomach worms" are parasitic nematodes that infect the stomachs of various animals, causing digestive problems and diseases.
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Definition
C1Veterinary Medicine
(technical, scientific)A parasitic worm that infects the stomach of mammals, causing diseases such as ostertagiosis in cattle.
Example
- The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with an infection caused by a stomach worm.
C1Medicine
(technical, scientific)A roundworm sometimes found in the human intestine, leading to gastrointestinal issues.
Example
- The patient was treated for an infestation of stomach worms, which had caused severe abdominal pain.
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