Relating to, caused by, or infested with worms, larvae, or vermin. SYN: verminal. [L. verminosus, wormy]
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ver·min·ous 'vər-mə-nəs adj
1) consisting of, infested with, or being vermin
2) caused by parasitic worms <\verminous gastritis>
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ver·mi·nous (vurґmĭ-nəs) [L. verminosus] 1. pertaining to, due to, or abounding in worms. 2. pertaining to, due to, or abounding in vermin. Called also verminal.Medical dictionary. 2011.