lungworm

Meanings

• A type of parasitic roundworm that infects the lungs of various animals, including humans.

  - "The dog was coughing up lungworms."
  - "The farmer lost many pigs to lungworm infections."

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Variants

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lungworm , lungworms

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'worm' meaning 'worm' or 'serpent', and the prefix 'lung-' denoting the organ affected.

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Trivia

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1. Lungworms can grow up to 30 cm (12 inches) long.

2. Lungworm infections are more common in livestock and wildlife than in humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parasitic roundworms: A class of nematode worms that live in or on a host organism, obtaining their nutrients by consuming the host's body fluids or tissues.

2. Lung diseases: A group of conditions affecting the lungs and the respiratory system, including infections, inflammation, and structural damage.

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Culture

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Lungworm infections have been known to cause respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing in animals. In humans, infection is rare but can lead to similar symptoms. Lungworm infections have been described in various literary works, including 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

How to Memorize "lungworm"

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   - Imagine a long, thin worm wriggling through the airways of the lungs.

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   - Associate the word 'lungworm' with 'parasite' and 'lungs'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Lungs Underneath Need Gas: Lungworm'

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