FASCIOLA LANCEOLATA
\fˌasɪˈə͡ʊlə lˌansɪəlˈɑːtə], \fˌasɪˈəʊlə lˌansɪəlˈɑːtə], \f_ˌa_s_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə l_ˌa_n_s_ɪ__ə_l_ˈɑː_t_ə]\
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A genus of trematode liver flukes of the family Dicrocoeliidae which includes the species dendriticum and hospes. It occurs in the biliary passages or liver of many vertebrates including man. The intermediate hosts are mainly mollusks but occasionally ants.
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