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haemosporidian
 

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Noun haemosporidian has 1 sense
  1. haemosporidian - minute protozoans parasitic at some stage of the life cycle in blood cells of vertebrates including many pathogens
    --1 is a kind of     sporozoan
    --1 is a member of Haemosporidia, order Haemosporidia

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Term: Haemosporidian

Definition: Haemosporidians are a group of parasitic protozoans that are known to cause diseases such as malaria in humans and other animals.

Sample sentences:

  1. The haemosporidian parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
  2. Scientists are conducting research to develop effective treatments against haemosporidian infections.
  3. As a result of the haemosporidian disease, the patient experienced high fever and fatigue.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Noun - A type of parasitic protozoan

Sense 2: Adjective - Relating to or caused by haemosporidians or haemosporidian diseases

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