| paramphistome |
any member of the family Paramphistomatidae, pear-shaped trematodes that have the sucker near the posterior end and infest the intestines of ruminants and occasionally humans or other mammals, causing paramphistomiasis. See also ruminal fluke. Called also amphistome and conical fluke.
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| paramphistomiasis |
infestation by intestinal flukes of the family Paramphistomatidae. Most genera are usually found in the stomachs or small intestines of ruminants; genera Gastrodiscoides in Asia and Watsonius in Africa are sometimes found in the duodenum of humans and other animals. Adult worms may be present without any clinical signs, but immature worms cause more severe manifestations such as enteritis, severe diarrhea, anorexia, and hemorrhaging. In flocks of cattle or sheep with heavy infestations, the mortality may be over 90 per cent. Called also amphistomiasis.
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| Paramphistomum |
a genus of trematodes of the family Paramphistomatidae. P. cer´vi is found in the rumen and reticulum of ruminants, causing paramphistomiasis.
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| paramucin |
a colloid substance found in ovarian cysts, which differs from mucin and pseudomucin in the fact that it reduces Fehling's solution before boiling with acid.
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| paramusia |
partial or complete loss of the power of correct musical expression; cf. amusia.
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