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OPISTHORCHIS

\ˌɒpɪsθˈɔːkɪz], \ˌɒpɪsθˈɔːkɪz], \ˌɒ_p_ɪ_s_θ_ˈɔː_k_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of OPISTHORCHIS

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1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A genus of trematode liver flukes of the family Opisthorchidae. It consists of the following species: O. felineus, O. noverca (Amphimerus noverca), and O. viverrini. The intermediate hosts are snails, fish, and amphibia.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A genus of trematode worms, or flukes, having testicles near the posterior end of the body.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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