brainworm

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Meaning

1. noun A neurotropic nematode parasite (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis).
2. noun Any parasitic, worm-like species that inhabits the brain of another organism, typically altering its behaviour or giving it special abilities.
3. noun A song or melody that keeps playing inside of one's mind. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
4. noun A persistent delusion or obsession; a deeply-ingrained or unquestioned idea.

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