tongue worm

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Noun tongue worm has 1 sense

tongue worm, pentastomid - wormlike arthropod having two pairs of hooks at the sides of the mouth; parasitic in nasal sinuses of mammals
--₁ is a kind of arthropod
--₁ is a member of Pentastomida, subphylum Pentastomida

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Tongue Worm

Description:

A tongue worm refers to a small parasitic worm of the class Pentastomida. They are typically found in the respiratory system of reptiles, birds, or mammals.

Senses:

Noun: A parasitic worm of the class Pentastomida.
Noun: A colloquial term for a person who speaks excessively or in a gossipy manner.

Sample Sentences:

The tongue worm can cause respiratory issues in reptiles if left untreated.
The veterinarian successfully removed the tongue worm from the bird's respiratory passage.
Watch out for that tongue worm; she never keeps secrets.
His reputation as a tongue worm made it difficult for people to trust him with sensitive information.

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