Fasciolopsis

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A group of flatworms that are parasites in the intestines of people and pigs

noun
/fæˌsiəˈlɒp.sɪs/

Specialized

: Fasciolopsis

The diagnosis revealed an infection caused by Fasciolopsis buski in the patient.

Examples

The genus Fasciolopsis includes significant intestinal parasites found in Asia.
Researchers are studying the life cycle of Fasciolopsis to understand how to prevent infections.
The Fasciolopsis genus consists of various parasitic flatworms.
Many studies focus on Fasciolopsis infections in humans.
Researchers are studying the life cycle of Fasciolopsis to understand how to prevent infections.
The diagnosis revealed an infection caused by Fasciolopsis buski in the patient.
Many studies focus on Fasciolopsis infections in humans.

Compounds

Fasciolopsis buski

Specialized

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A large worm that lives in the intestines of people and pigs in parts of Asia

Surface Forms

Fasciolopsis singular

Fasciolopsis plural

Morphology

Fasciolopsis = Fasciola (opaque) = fasciol + opsis

A taxonomic name built from classical combining forms; the parts are not productive or informative for average learners unfamiliar with scientific nomenclature.

Etymology

Fasciolopsis comes from Latin and Greek parts meaning 'ribbon' and 'appearance': fasciola means 'ribbon' or 'band' and -opsis means 'appearance'. So the name means 'looks like a small ribbon', which fits these flat, ribbon-like worms that live in the intestines.