ver·min·ous (vûr m -ns)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or caused by vermin. 2. Infested with vermin. |
verminous
pertaining to, due to, or abounding in worms or in vermin.
verminous aneurysm
see verminous mesenteric arteritis (below).
verminous bronchitis
see lungworm.
verminous encephalitis
is caused by migration of Strongylus vulgaris or larvae. The effect is one of paralysis due to destruction of nervous tissue. See also brain trauma, neurofilariasis.
verminous mesenteric arteritis
is caused by migrating Strongylus vulgaris larvae. Defective blood supply to the intestine results and causes intermittent colic, sometimes terminal infarction. See also thromboembolic colic.
verminous pneumonia
see lungworm.
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