Definition of fascioliasis

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fas·ci·o·li·a·sis    (f-s-l-ss, -s-) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. fas·ci·o·li·a·ses   (-sz) KEY  

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

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ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin Fasciola, genus name (from Latin fasciola, diminutive of fascia, band) + -iasis

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