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limfumbe-monene
li-mfu-mbe-mo-NE-ne
tapeworm / intestinal parasite
French: ténia / parasite intestinal
Nkisi oyo elongoli limfumbe-monene na libumu.
This medicine removed the tapeworm from the stomach.
Ce médicament a éliminé le ténia de l'estomac.
Limfumbe-monene — literally "large earthworm." The tapeworm or intestinal worm; distinct from limfumbe (common earthworm) by the -monene (large/great) qualifier. Intestinal parasites are a significant health issue in areas without clean water; anti-worm medicines are widely distributed in DRC health campaigns.
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