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ONCHOCERCA VOLVULUS

\ˈɒnt͡ʃə͡ʊsəkə vˈɒlvjʊləs], \ˈɒnt‍ʃə‍ʊsəkə vˈɒlvjʊləs], \ˈɒ_n_tʃ_əʊ_s_ə_k_ə v_ˈɒ_l_v_j_ʊ_l_ə_s]\

Definitions of ONCHOCERCA VOLVULUS

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A species of parasitic nematodes widely distributed throughout central Africa and also found in northern South America, southern Mexico, and Guatemala. Its intermediate host and vector is the blackfly or buffalo gnat.

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