cyclosporous

/ˌsɪkloʊˈspɔrəs/ or /ˌsaɪkləˈspɔrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced by or relating to a cyclospore, especially a cyclospore that causes malaria.

“The researchers studied the cyclosporous strain of the parasite that was prevalent in the region.”

2. noun

A cyclospore, especially one that causes malaria.

“The medication was effective in treating the patient who contracted a cyclosporous infection.”

Synonyms

  • malarial
  • sporozoan

Antonyms

  • non-infectious
  • non-malarial