[tapeworm] Hymenolepis is a genus of cyclophyllid tapeworms responsible for hymenolepiasis. They are parasites of humans and other mammals. The focus in this article is in Hymenolepis commonly parasitizing humans. Species include: == History == H. nana was first identified as a human parasite by Von Siebold in 1852. In 1906, Stiles identifi...
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A genus of small tapeworms of birds and mammals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(hi″mә-nol´ә-pis) a genus of tapeworms. H. diminu´ta, H. lanceola´ta, and H. na´na have been found in humans.
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Genus of cestode parasites of the gut of mammals. The immunological response to H. diminuta infection has been extensively studied.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′me-nol′ĕ-pis Definitions: 1. The largest genus (family Hymenolepididae) of tapeworms in the order Cyclophyllidea; especially common parasites of rodents, shrews, and aquatic birds.
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