Fasciola hepatica
- noun
- /fæˈsiːoʊlə hɛˈpætɪkə/
- Specialized
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Fasciola hepatica
- In some regions, human infection with Fasciola hepatica occurs through contaminated water plants.
Examples
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Fasciola hepatica is a significant threat to the health of sheep and cattle due to its role in liver fluke disease.
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Veterinarians test livestock for Fasciola hepatica infections during routine examinations.
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Fasciola hepatica is a major cause of liver disease in cattle worldwide.
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The Fasciola hepatica parasite can cause severe liver damage.
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Farmers often worry about Fasciola hepatica affecting their livestock.
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Humans can contract liver fluke disease by consuming raw water plants infected with Fasciola hepatica.
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To control outbreaks, farmers regularly monitor their animals for signs of Fasciola hepatica infections.
Synonyms
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9.9
A small flat worm that lives inside animals and sometimes makes them sick
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8.2
A small worm that lives in the liver of animals and people
Surface Forms
Morphology
Fasciola + hepatica
This is a Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Fasciola' (a parasitic flatworm) with the epithet 'hepatica' derived from the root hepato-/hepat- meaning 'liver', so a learner who recognises both parts could infer it denotes a liver-infecting fluke. However, because it is technical taxonomic Latin and relies on a medical/root knowledge many B1 learners lack, the relation is only partly predictable.
Etymology
The noun Fasciola hepatica comes from Latin: fasciola means 'small band' or 'ribbon' and hepatica means 'liver'. So the name describes a ribbon-like worm that lives in the liver, which is why it refers to a liver parasite.