Screwworm

usgb/ˈskruˌwɜrm/
noun

A type of fly larva that infests and feeds on the flesh of animals, especially causing severe harm to livestock.

The farmers were worried about the screwworm infection in their cattle.
Visual representation of "screwworm" - A type of fly larva that infests and feeds on the flesh of animals, especially causing severe harm to livestock.

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Technical

screwworm outbreak,screwworm infestation,screwworm control

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Contextual Awareness

Understanding the medical implications of screwworms can help farmers be proactive.

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Farmers should be familiar with potential health risks to livestock.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes used metaphorically for problems that worsen over time.

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Don't let those worries become a screwworm in your mind.
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