clonorchiasis
Term · Agriculture and food · MLC-T-AGR-001365
Infection of the biliary passages with Clonorchis sinensis, also called Opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AGR-001365 |
|---|---|
| Field | Agriculture and food |
| Subject | Animals, Livestock, One Health |
| References | Medical Subject Headings; NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary |
| See also | trematode infections; Clonorchis sinensis |
| Translations | Spanish: clonorquiasis |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AGR-001365",
"term": "clonorchiasis",
"field": "Agriculture and food",
"definition": "Infection of the biliary passages with Clonorchis sinensis, also called Opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis.",
"subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
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"Clonorchis sinensis"
],
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"NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
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"translations": {
"es": "clonorquiasis"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/clonorchiasis/"
}
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