Heterophyes heterophyes

Het·er·o·phy·es het·er·o·ph'y·es

the Egyptian intestinal or small intestinal fluke, a species infecting the small intestine and cecum in humans and other fish-eating mammals in Egypt and the Far East.

Heterophyes heterophyes

A species of intestinal fluke commonly infesting humans. In heavy infestations, it may cause diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. See also: Heterophyes