fasciola
(fə-sē′ə-lə, -sī′-)- A small band or group of fibers.
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Fasciola
- A genus of large digenetic liver flukes that infect mammals.
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Almost all ruminants harbor the liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica).
ParasitesT. Spencer Cobbold
For an account of this worm, which has various denominations, see article Fasciola Hepatica in any encyclopædia.
Wild WalesGeorge Borrow
In 1802 Bosc described and figured a trematode under the title of Fasciola fusca.
ParasitesT. Spencer Cobbold
For an account of this worm, which has various denominations, see article “Fasciola Hepatica” in any Encyclopædia.
Wild WalesGeorge Borrow
The larv of Bilharzia closely resemble those of Fasciola hepatica, which latter may be appropriately noticed in this place.
ParasitesT. Spencer Cobbold