heartworm

== English == === Etymology === From heart +‎ worm. === Pronunciation === === Noun === heartworm (countable and uncountable, plural heartworms) (veterinary medicine) A parasitic organism that afflicts dogs, of species Dirofilaria immitis of roundworms. (veterinary medicine) (uncountable) The condition caused by this organism. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === earthworm