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sporozoan

/ˌspɔː.rəˈzəʊ.ən/

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noun

/ˌspɔː.rəˈzəʊ.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruПаразитическое спорообразующее простейшее, обычно относящееся к типу Apicomplexa, которое заражает различных хозяев, включая человека и животных.

A parasitic spore-forming protozoan, typically belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa, that infects various hosts including humans and animals.

  1. Parasitic protozoanC2formalscientific

    A type of single-celled, spore-forming parasite that infects animals and humans, often causing diseases.

    ruСпоровик

    • The sporozoan parasite is transmitted through insect bites.
    • Malaria is caused by a sporozoan of the genus Plasmodium.
    • Scientists are studying the life cycle of this sporozoan to develop treatments.
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