trùng lê

Một con bò bị bệnh trùng lê nằm yếu ớt trên đồng cỏ.

Definition

1. Noun (Zoology):
   • Piroplasma: A microscopic parasite belonging to the genus Piroplasma or related genera, which infects red blood cells in animals.
2. Noun (Veterinary/Medical):
   • Piroplasmosis: The disease caused by infection with piroplasma parasites, characterized by fever, anemia, and jaundice, primarily affecting livestock such as cattle and dogs.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Parasite):
  • Xét nghiệm máu phát hiện có trùng lê. (A blood test detected piroplasma.)
• Noun (Disease):
  • Con bò mắc bệnh trùng lê. (The cow has piroplasmosis.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is technical and primarily used in veterinary, agricultural, and biological contexts. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Bệnh trùng lê (n): Piroplasmosis, the disease state.
  • Bệnh trùng lê lây truyền qua ve ký sinh. (Piroplasmosis is transmitted by parasitic ticks.)

Synonyms

• Piroplasma: The parasitic organism.
• Babesia: A related genus of parasites often causing similar diseases (babesiosis).

Related Terms

• Sốt huyết sắc tố: Hemoglobinuric fever (a symptom of the disease).
• Ký sinh trùng máu: Blood parasite.