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Genus Fasciola

Definition:

Genus Fasciola refers to a group of parasitic flatworms belonging to the family Fasciolidae, commonly known as liver flukes. These worms typically infect the liver and gallbladder of a host animal, causing a disease called fascioliasis.

Senses:

• Sense 1: The biological classification of the family Fasciolidae, consisting of liver flukes.
• Sense 2: The medical condition caused by the infection of liver flukes.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The genus Fasciola includes species like Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica.
2. Fasciola is a genus of parasitic flatworms that primarily affects livestock and occasionally humans.

Sense 2:

1. The symptoms of fascioliasis, caused by genus Fasciola, may include abdominal pain and jaundice.
2. Fascioliasis can be contracted by ingesting contaminated water or eating undercooked aquatic plants infected with genus Fasciola.

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