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fascioliasis

/ˌfæs.i.əʊˈlaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌfæs.i.əʊˈlaɪ.ə.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, связанное с заражением печёночной двуусткой Fasciola hepatica, которое может привести к повреждению печени и связано с гниением печени.

A medical condition involving infestation with the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica, which can lead to liver damage and is related to liver rot.

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  1. Liver fluke infestationC2formalmedical

    A parasitic disease caused by infection with the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica, which can lead to liver damage.

    ruФасциолез

    • Fascioliasis is commonly found in livestock such as sheep and cattle.
    • The patient was diagnosed with fascioliasis after consuming contaminated watercress.
    • Chronic fascioliasis can cause severe liver complications if left untreated.

    Synonymsdistomatosisfasciolosis

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  • fascioliases plural form
  • fascioliases' possessive plural form
  • fascioliasis' possessive singular form