noun
- a parasitic worm that infects the heart and blood vessels of dogs and other mammals
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian recommended monthly heartworm prevention medication for our dog.
- Heartworm disease can be fatal if left untreated in pets.
- Mosquitoes transmit heartworm larvae when they bite infected animals.
- The blood test confirmed that the dog was free of heartworm.
- Regular heartworm testing is essential for maintaining your pet’s health.
- Treatment for heartworm infection can be expensive and lengthy.