cytozoon

/ˌsaɪ.təˈzuː.ən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic protozoan that infects the cells of its host, typically a fungus or an insect.

“The cytozoon in the insect’s cells caused significant changes in its behavior and physiology.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • endosymbiont
  • mutualist