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Sarcocystidean

Definition:

Sarcocystidean refers to any member of a group of intracellular parasites belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. These organisms have a complex life cycle, usually involving two different hosts, whereby one host harbors the sexually reproductive stage and the other host harbors the asexual reproductive stage.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The sarcocystideans are responsible for causing a range of diseases in animals, including sarcocystosis.
2. Scientists are studying the life cycle of the sarcocystidean to better understand its transmission and pathogenesis.

Adjective:

1. The identification of sarcocystidean parasites in the muscle tissue of the infected animals is crucial for diagnosis.
2. Researchers have found a sarcocystidean cyst in the brain tissue of the patient, indicating a rare neurological infection.

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