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schistosome::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blood fluke |
| Type of | fluke, trematode, trematode worm |
Examples of schistosome
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The crayfish thrive on snails that carry schistosome larvae.
From the newscientist.com
Schistosome larvae can penetrate the skin and spread when a potential host comes into contact with contaminated water.
From the sciencedaily.com
Thwarting the reproductive capabilities of a schistosome, for example, would likely be a very effective treatment.
From the sciencedaily.com
Williams screened a large number of chemicals looking for those that block a vital enzyme unique to schistosome worms.
From the newscientist.com
The body's immune response to schistosome infection, as with all immune responses, is coordinated by cytokines, small proteins secreted by immune cells.
From the sciencedaily.com
The two articles below examine the role of various factors, including age and ethnicity on infection with schistosome infections in Uganda.
From the guardian.co.uk
Newmark says the stem cells aren't necessarily the sole reason schistosome parasites survive for so many years, but their ability to replenish multiple cell types likely plays a role.
From the sciencedaily.com
Also known as schistosome cercarial dermatitis, swimmer's itch is caused when flatworm parasites that are found in some birds burrow into human skin and cause an allergic reaction.
From the latimes.com
- Flatworms parasitic in the blood vessels of mammals
- (schistosoma) type genus of the family Schistosomatidae: blood flukes
