Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by Balantidium, a genus of flagellate protozoa, especially Balantidium coli, a parasite that infects the large intestine.

“The balantidial infection was diagnosed after a series of stool tests.”

2. noun

a disease caused by a balantidial infection, especially in the large intestine.

“The patient was hospitalized due to severe balantidial disease.”