Prosthogonimus macrorchismedical dictionary

A digenetic trematode (family Prosthogonimidae) located in the oviduct and bursa fabricii of poultry in North America, particularly common in states bordering the Great Lakes.

Origin: G. Prosthe, in front of, + gonos, seed, offspring; macro-+ orchis, testicle

(05 Mar 2000)