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Definition of Fasciola hepatica
1. Noun. Flatworm parasitic in liver and bile ducts of domestic animals and humans.
Exact synonyms: Liver Fluke
Generic synonyms: Fluke, Trematode, Trematode Worm
Group relationships: Fasciola, Genus Fasciola
Generic synonyms: Fluke, Trematode, Trematode Worm
Group relationships: Fasciola, Genus Fasciola
Medical Definition of Fasciola hepatica
1. A species of helminth commonly called the sheep liver fluke. It occurs in the biliary passages, liver, and gallbladder during various stages of development. Snails and aquatic vegetation are the intermediate hosts. Occasionally seen in man, it is most common in sheep and cattle. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fasciola Hepatica
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