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leucocytozoan

 

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Noun leucocytozoan has 1 sense
  1. leucocytozoan, leucocytozoon - parasitic in birds
    --1 is a kind of sporozoan
    --1 is a member of genus Leucocytozoon, genus Leucocytozoan

Definitions from the Web

Leucocytozoan

Description:

A leucocytozoan is a type of parasitic protozoan that primarily infects avian species. These single-celled organisms belong to the phylum Apicomplexa and can cause diseases known as leucocytozoonosis in birds.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (General Sense):

The leucocytozoan responsible for avian leucocytozoonosis is called Leucocytozoon spp.

Scientists are studying the life cycle of leucocytozoans to develop better control strategies.

Noun (Local Sense):

The leucocytozoan infection was prevalent among the local bird population.

A habitat survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of leucocytozoan parasites in the area.

Adjective (General Sense):

The lab technician examined the leucocytozoan slides under the microscope.

Avian species may exhibit leucocytozoan symptoms such as anemia and organ damage.

Adjective (Local Sense):

Researchers are investigating the local leucocytozoan strains for genetic variations.

The local veterinary clinic treats leucocytozoan infections in birds.

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