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fasciolopsis

/ˌfæs.i.oʊˈlɒp.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌfæs.i.oʊˈlɒp.sɪs/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический род в семействе Fasciolidae, относящийся к группе паразитических плоских червей.

A taxonomic genus within the family Fasciolidae, referring to a group of parasitic flatworms.

proper noun

  1. Parasitic flatworm genusC2formalmedical

    A genus of parasitic trematodes in the family Fasciolidae, known to cause intestinal infections in humans and animals.

    ruФасциолопсис

    • Fasciolopsis is commonly found in parts of Asia where raw aquatic plants are eaten.
    • The life cycle of Fasciolopsis involves snails as intermediate hosts and water plants as vectors.
    • Infection with Fasciolopsis buski can lead to abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
Forms
  • fasciolopses plural form
  • fasciolopses' possessive plural form
  • fasciolopsis's possessive singular form