liver fluke

US /ˈlɪv.ər ˌfluːk/
UK /ˈlɪv.ər ˌfluːk/
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fasciola epatica

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

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The sheep was infected with liver fluke.
La pecora era infetta da fasciola epatica.
Eating raw or undercooked fish can lead to liver fluke infection in humans.
Mangiare pesce crudo o poco cotto può portare all'infezione da fasciola epatica negli esseri umani.