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Blood Fluke

Definition:

A blood fluke is a parasitic flatworm that infects the circulatory system of animals, including humans. The term is often used to refer to the species Schistosoma, which causes schistosomiasis, a serious tropical disease.

Senses:

The term "blood fluke" can have the following senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, it refers to any of the various flatworms of the class Trematoda, which are characterized by a leaf-like shape, and are found chiefly in tropical freshwater environments.

Example Sentence:

The blood fluke infects the blood vessels of its host, causing severe health problems.

Sense 2:

As a noun, it specifically refers to the parasitic flatworm of the genus Schistosoma, which is responsible for causing schistosomiasis in humans and other mammals.

Example Sentence:

Millions of people worldwide are affected by the blood fluke, Schistosoma, leading to a significant public health issue.

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