1. parasitic worms that infect the lungs of animals, especially livestock and pets
Usage: veterinary; plural form

Examples

• The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with lungworms after examining the fecal samples.
• Lungworms can cause severe respiratory problems in infected cattle.
• The dog’s persistent cough was caused by lungworms contracted from eating infected snails.
• Farmers regularly deworm their livestock to prevent lungworms and other parasites.
• The cat showed signs of lungworm infection including difficulty breathing and lethargy.
• Lungworms complete their life cycle by moving from the digestive system to the lungs.