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SPIROMETRA

\spˈɪɹə͡ʊmtɹə], \spˈɪɹə‍ʊmtɹə], \s_p_ˈɪ_ɹ_əʊ_m_t_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of SPIROMETRA

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A genus of tapeworms of the family Diphyllobothriidae, which are parasites of fish-eating cats, dogs, and birds. Infection in man is caused by eating undercooked fish. The larval form is called SPARGANUM.

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