fasciolopsis
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of parasitic flatworms: Fasciolopsis is the scientific name for a genus of trematodes (flukes) belonging to the family Fasciolidae. These are large, intestinal parasites.
Usage
- is used almost exclusively in scientific, medical, and veterinary contexts.
- It is typically followed by a species name to identify a specific parasite within the genus.
Examples
- The most significant species is Fasciolopsis buski, the giant intestinal fluke.
- The life cycle of Fasciolopsis involves freshwater snails as an intermediate host.
- Infection with Fasciolopsis is known as fasciolopsiasis.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing: .
- When used in a general sense (not referring to the specific genus), it is sometimes not italicized: "Fasciolopsis infections are endemic in certain regions."
Variants and Related Words
- Fasciolopsiasis (n): The disease caused by infection with flukes, primarily .
- Fasciolidae (n): The family of flukes to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Giant intestinal fluke (refers specifically to ).
- Trematode (a broader term for all flukes, which includes this genus).
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, highly specific meaning in parasitology and does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.
Noun
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a genus of Fasciolidae
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