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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003003
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Preferred Name

Clonorchiasis

Definitions
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. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Synonyms
Opisthorchis sinensis Infections
Infection, Clonorchis sinensis
Clonorchiases
Infection, Opisthorchis sinensis
Clonorchis Infection
Clonorchis sinensis Infections
Clonorchis sinensis Infection
Clonorchis Infections
Infection, Clonorchis
Opisthorchis sinensis Infection
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