Eukaryote
pseudoterranova decipiens
Definitions related to pseudoterranova decipiens:
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A species of parasitic nematodes in the family Anisakidae. The lifecycle of P. decipiens involves crustaceans as the first intermediate host, fish or squids as the second intermediate host, and marine mammals as the definitive host. Humans may become infested by eating undercooked fish and may also develop anaphylaxis upon contact with the worm in properly prepared fish.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Any nematode parasite that can be assigned to the species Pseudoterranova decipiens.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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