Capillaria


Capillaria

 [kap″ĭ-lar´e-ah] a genus of parasitic nematodes. C. hepa´tica parasitizes the liver of various mammals, including humans. C. philippinen´sis is the most common cause of capillariasis.

Capillaria

(kap-i-lā'rē-ă), A genus of aphasmid nematode worms, characterized by threadlike appearance; related to Trichuris. [L. capillaris, fr. capillus, hair]