Ascaris suum - ț̢
A species of parasitic nematode usually found in domestic pigs and a few other animals. Human infection can also occur, presumably as result of handling pig manure, and can lead to intestinal obstruction.
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Ascites - ț̢
Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
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Ascitic Fluid - ț̢
The serous fluid of ASCITES, the accumulation of fluids in the PERITONEAL CAVITY.
Asclepiadaceae - ț̢
The milkweed plant family of the order Gentianales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. It includes many tropical herbs and shrubby climbers; most with milky juice. Flowers have five united petals. Fruits are podlike, usually with tufted seeds.
Synonyms : Caralluma, Gongronema
Asclepias - ț̢
A plant genus of the family ASCLEPIADACEAE. This is the true milkweed; APOCYNUM & EUPHORBIA hirta are rarely called milkweed. Asclepias asthmatica has been changed to TYLOPHORA.