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liver fluke

/ˈlɪvər fluːk/

Tradução: Verme platelminto parasita da classe Trematoda, em particular Fasciola hepatica, que infecta o fígado de mamíferos, incluindo humanos e gado, causando a doença conhecida como fasciolose.

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/ˈlɪvər fluːk/C1formalmedical
  • ptVerme platelminto parasita da classe Trematoda, em particular Fasciola hepatica, que infecta o fígado de mamíferos, incluindo humanos e gado, causando a doença conhecida como fasciolose.

A parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda, specifically Fasciola hepatica, that infects the liver of mammals including humans and livestock, causing a disease known as fascioliasis.

  1. C1formal

    A parasitic flatworm of the class Trematoda that infects the liver of various mammals, including humans, causing a disease called fascioliasis.

    ptFasciola hepática

    • The liver fluke is commonly found in sheep and cattle.
    • Infection with liver fluke can cause severe liver damage.
    • Proper cooking of freshwater plants can prevent liver fluke infection.