fascioliasis

(fə-sēˌə-līˈə-sĭs, -sīˌ-)

noun pl. fas·ci·o·li·a·ses (-sēzˌ)

Infestation with parasitic flukes of the family Fasciolidae, especially infestation of the liver and bile ducts with the liver fluke.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Fasciola, genus name (from Latin fasciola, diminutive of fascia, band)

Origin: + -iasis

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