anaplasm

/ænˈæplɑzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bacterial infection, particularly Anaplasma phagocytophilum, that affects animals, especially ruminants, and can be transmitted to humans.

“The veterinarian suspected an anaplasmosis infection in the cow and ordered a blood test to confirm.”

Synonyms

  • anaplasmosis
  • tick-borne anemia