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schistosome

/ˈʃɪs.tə.soʊm/

Traduction: Ver plat parasite qui vit dans les vaisseaux sanguins des mammifères et provoque la schistosomiase (bilharziose).

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/ˈʃɪs.tə.soʊm/C2formalscientific
  • frVer plat parasite qui vit dans les vaisseaux sanguins des mammifères et provoque la schistosomiase (bilharziose).

A parasitic flatworm that lives in the blood vessels of mammals, causing schistosomiasis.

  1. C2formalmedical

    A type of parasitic flatworm that lives in the blood vessels of mammals, including humans, and causes schistosomiasis.

    frSchistosome (ver plat parasite)

    • The schistosome parasite is transmitted through contact with contaminated water.
    • Researchers are studying the life cycle of the schistosome to develop better treatments.
    • Schistosome infections can lead to chronic health issues if left untreated.

    Synonymesblood fluke

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