giardia

• Nom désignant un genre de protozoaires parasites microscopiques qui peuvent infecter l'intestin de l'humain et des animaux, souvent suspectés d'être à l'origine de diarrhées.

A noun referring to a genus of microscopic parasitic protozoa that can infect the intestines of humans and animals, often suspected as a cause of diarrhea.

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1. Parasitic protozoanB2formalmedical

   A microscopic parasite that can infect the intestines of humans and animals, often causing gastrointestinal illness.

   Giardia (parasite intestinal)

   • The doctor suspected giardia was the cause of the patient's persistent diarrhea.
   • Contaminated water sources are a common way to contract giardia.
   • Treatment for giardia usually involves specific antibiotics.