Schistosoma

Schistosoma definition - medical

Schis·to·so·ma (shĭsˌtə-sōˈmə, skĭsˌ-)

noun
A genus of digenetic trematodes that includes the blood flukes of humans and domestic animals that cause schistosomiasis. Also called Bilharzia.

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