Meaning of the word "liver fluke" in English

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liver fluke

US /ˈlɪv.ər ˌfluːk/
UK /ˈlɪv.ər ˌfluːk/
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Noun

1.

a parasitic flatworm that infects the liver of various mammals, including humans, causing liver disease

Example:
The sheep was infected with liver fluke.
Eating raw or undercooked fish can lead to liver fluke infection in humans.
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