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Dracunculus Nematode

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Definition: A genus of nematode parasites which inhabit the body cavity, serous membranes, and connective tissues of vertebrates. The parasitic species in humans is Dracunculus medinensis.  infection    Other names Medina Worm; Guinea Worm; Dracunculus medinensis; medinensis, Dracunculus; medinenses, Dracunculus; Worms, Medina; Worms, Guinea; Worm, Medina; Worm, Guinea; Nematodes, Dracunculus; Nematode, Dracunculus; Medina Worms; Guinea Worms; Dracunculus medinenses; Dracunculus Nematodes

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