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leucocytozoon

 

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

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Leucocytozoon

Description:

Leucocytozoon is a genus of parasitic protozoa that infects birds, particularly those found in tropical and temperate regions. It belongs to the family Leucocytozoidae and is characterized by its ability to invade and multiply within the white blood cells of its avian hosts.

Senses:

Sense 1:

noun: A genus of parasitic protozoa that infects birds and causes a disease known as leucocytozoonosis.

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Sample sentence:

The bird was diagnosed with leucocytozoon, necessitating immediate treatment to prevent further complications.

Sense 2:

noun: A parasitic infection caused by the protozoan genus Leucocytozoon.

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Sample sentence:

The local bird population has been severely affected by an outbreak of leucocytozoonosis.

Sense 3:

noun: Any of the protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leucocytozoon.

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Sample sentence:

The scientists identified various species of leucocytozoon during their study on avian parasites.

Sense 4:

noun: A scientific group or taxonomy rank within the family Leucocytozoidae.

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Sample sentence:

The taxonomic classification of leucocytozoon has been revised based on new research.

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