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protozoal infection

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun protozoal infection has 1 sense
  1. protozoal infection - any infection caused by a protozoan
    --1 is a kind of
    infection
    --1 has particulars:
     malaria; amebiasis, amoebiasis, amebiosis, amoebiosis; giardiasis; leishmaniasis, leishmaniosis, kala azar; trichomoniasis

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Protozoal Infection

Description:

A protozoal infection refers to an illness caused by the invasion and growth of protozoan parasites in the body. Protozoa are single-celled microorganisms that can result in a wide range of infections in humans, including malaria, giardiasis, and toxoplasmosis.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A condition caused by the presence and multiplication of protozoan parasites within the body.

Example sentence:

The traveler contracted a protozoal infection during their visit to a tropical region.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Relating to or characterized by a protozoal infection.

Example sentence:

The patient is being treated for symptoms of the protozoal infection.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a specific locality or region.

Example sentence:

The doctor recommended a medication that targets the protozoal infection prevalent in this area.

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