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Hymenolepis /Hy·me·nol·e·pis/ (hi″mĕ-nol´ĕ-pis) a genus of tapeworms, including H. na´na, found in rodents, rats, and humans, especially children. Hymenolepis [hī′mənol′əpis] Etymology: Gk, hymen, membrane + lepis, rind a genus of tapeworms of the family Hymenolepididae, which parasitize birds and mammals, including humans. See also hymenolepiasis. Hymenolepis a genus of cyclophyllidean tapeworms of the family Hymenolepididae; mostly have little pathogenicity. Hymenolepis cantaniana found in small intestine of chickens and other birds. Hymenolepis carioca occurs in fowls. Hymenolepis diminuta occurs in wild rodents and in humans. Hymenolepis lanceolata found in ducks and geese. Hymenolepis microstoma found in duodenum, gallbladder and bile ducts of rodents. Hymenolepis nana occurs in primates, rodents and humans. Called also dwarf tapeworm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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