leucocytozoon
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of parasitic protozoa (sporozoans) that infects birds, specifically white blood cells (leukocytes). It is transmitted by biting insects like blackflies.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian identified Leucocytozoon in the blood smear from the sick owl.
- An outbreak of leucocytozoonosis, the disease caused by Leucocytozoon, affected the local poultry farm.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in scientific contexts, specifically in veterinary medicine, parasitology, and ornithology. It often appears with species names (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Leucocytozoonosis (n): The disease state caused by infection with parasites of the genus .
- Leucocytozoan (n): An alternative spelling sometimes used.
Synonyms
- Avian malaria parasite (Note: This is a general, informal synonym; is a specific genus within a broader group of blood parasites affecting birds.)
- Haemoproteus (n): A related but distinct genus of avian blood parasites.
Notes on Meaning
- The word refers specifically to the genus name. In common usage, it can also refer metonymically to an individual parasite of this type. The infection is a significant concern in avian husbandry and wildlife conservation.
Noun
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parasitic in birds
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