coccidology

/kɒksɪdˈɒlədʒi/ or /kɒksɪdˈɒlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of biology dealing with coccidia, a group of obligate protozoan parasites.

“The researcher specialized in coccidology and its applications in veterinary medicine.”

Synonyms

  • parasitology
  • protozoology

Antonyms

  • zoology