Meaning of the word "fasciola hepatica" in English
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fasciola hepatica
US /fəˈʃiː.oʊ.lə hɪˈpæt.ɪ.kə/
UK /fəˈʃiː.ə.lə hɪˈpæt.ɪ.kə/
Noun
a parasitic flatworm, commonly known as the common liver fluke, that infects the livers of various mammals, including humans, sheep, and cattle
Example:
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The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with an infection of Fasciola hepatica.
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Contaminated water can transmit Fasciola hepatica to grazing animals.