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fasciola Meaning
fasciola (n)
a genus of Fasciolidae
fasciola (n.)
A band of gray matter bordering the fimbria in the brain; the dentate convolution.
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a genus of FasciolidaeA band of gray matter bordering the fimbria in the brain; the dentate convolution.
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Fasciola hepatica, commonly known as the common liver fluke, is a parasitic flatworm that infects the liver and bile ducts of various mammals, including humans.
Fasciola hepatica is the most prevalent liver fluke species, affecting both livestock and humans in many parts of the world.
Infection with Fasciola hepatica, known as fascioliasis, can lead to acute and chronic liver disease, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and jaundice.
The life cycle of Fasciola hepatica involves multiple hosts, including freshwater snails, aquatic plants, and mammalian definitive hosts.