FASCIOLA
\fˌasɪˈə͡ʊlə], \fˌasɪˈəʊlə], \f_ˌa_s_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə]\
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A genus of trematode liver flukes of the family Fasciolidae. Two species of this genus are F. hepatica and F. gigantica. The parasites are found in the liver and gallbladder and associated ducts in mammals and occasionally man. F. gigantica occurs rarely in man.
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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