piroplasm
Definition
Noun: 1. A minute, parasitic protozoan that infects the red blood cells of mammals. It is transmitted by the bite of a tick and is the causative agent of serious diseases in domestic animals, such as babesiosis.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The veterinarian identified the cause of the fever as a piroplasm infection.
- Under the microscope, the piroplasm was visible inside the red blood cells.
- Controlling tick populations is crucial to prevent the spread of piroplasm.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in veterinary medicine and parasitology. It is synonymous with , which is the genus name for these parasites. Therefore, "piroplasmosis" is another name for the disease babesiosis.
- The dog was diagnosed with piroplasmosis after showing signs of anemia.
Variants and Related Words
- Piroplasmosis (n): The disease caused by infection with piroplasms; babesiosis.
- Bovine piroplasmosis is a major concern for cattle farmers.
- Babesia (n): The genus name for piroplasms.
- Babesia canis is a species of piroplasm that affects dogs.
Synonyms
- Babesia (n): The taxonomic genus name for these parasites.
- Blood parasite (n): A general term for parasites that live in the bloodstream.
Notes on Meaning
The word piroplasm refers specifically to the parasitic organism itself. The illness it causes has a distinct name (piroplasmosis or babesiosis). It is primarily a veterinary term and is not typically used in the context of human medicine unless specifying zoonotic species.
Noun
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minute parasite of red blood cells of mammals transmitted by a tick and causing diseases of domestic animals
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