Definitions

1. noun

A genus of protozoan parasites of the phylum Apicomplexa, which infect the gastrointestinal tract of birds and other animals.

“The veterinarian diagnosed a severe case of eimeria in the chicken’s digestive system.”

2. noun

A species of eimeria, specifically Eimeria tenella, which is a common parasite of poultry.

“The poultry farmer took precautions to prevent the spread of Eimeria tenella among his flock.”