leucocytozoan

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a leucocytozoan under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A parasitic protozoan: A leucocytozoan is a type of single-celled parasite that infects birds. It belongs to a group of parasites that specifically target and live within the white blood cells or other cells of the avian host.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian identified a leucocytozoan in the blood smear from the sick chicken.
  • Research on avian malaria often involves studying related parasites like the leucocytozoan.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in specialized scientific contexts such as veterinary medicine, parasitology, and ornithology.
• It is often discussed in relation to other blood parasites affecting birds, such as (which causes avian malaria) and .

Variants and Related Words

• Leucocytozoon (n): This is an alternative spelling and the genus name for this group of parasites. The words 'leucocytozoan' (referring to an individual organism) and 'Leucocytozoon' (the genus) are often used interchangeably in general scientific discussion.
  • The life cycle of Leucocytozoon involves a blackfly vector.

Synonyms

• Avian blood parasite: A general descriptive term.
• Haemosporidian parasite: Refers to the broader order (Haemosporida) to which this parasite belongs.

Notes on Meaning

• The word is highly specific and denotes a particular genus of parasites. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative meanings.
• Infection by this parasite is called leucocytozoonosis.

Học thuật

Noun

1. parasitic in birds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• leucocytozoon