balantidic

/ˌbæləntɪˈdɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Balantidium, a genus of parasitic protozoans

“The balantidic infection was caused by consuming contaminated water.”

2. adjective

relating to Balantidium coli, a parasitic protozoan

“The patient had a balantidic infection that caused severe diarrhea.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic
  • non-protozoan