trùng máu
Definition
- Noun:
- Blood parasite: A microorganism, such as a protozoan or other parasite, that lives in the blood of a host organism. This is the primary scientific and medical meaning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Kính hiển vi cho thấy có trùng máu trong mẫu xét nghiệm. (The microscope revealed blood parasites in the test sample.)
- Sốt rét là do một loại trùng máu gây ra. (Malaria is caused by a type of blood parasite.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in biological, medical, and veterinary contexts to refer to pathogens found in the bloodstream.
Variants and Related Words
- Ký sinh trùng đường máu: Bloodborne parasite. A more descriptive synonym.
- Bệnh do ký sinh trùng đường máu thường khó chẩn đoán. (Diseases caused by bloodborne parasites are often difficult to diagnose.)
Synonyms
- Blood parasite
- Hematozoon (technical/zoological term)
Notes on Usage
- "Trùng máu" is a technical term. In everyday conversation, Vietnamese speakers would typically name the specific disease (e.g., "sốt rét" for malaria) rather than use the general term "trùng máu."