Schistosome

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Schistosome
TermSchistosome
Short definitionSchistosome - (pronounced) (SHIS-tuh-some) parasitic worm that can cause liver, bladder, and gastrointestinal disorders. One type of schistosome has been linked to bladder cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Schistosome - (pronounced) (SHIS-tuh-some) parasitic worm that can cause liver, bladder, and gastrointestinal disorders. One type of schistosome has been linked to bladder cancer. Schistosomes are found in Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, the Caribbean, and South America

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