Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is a type of Plasmodium species that causes the most severe form of malaria.

“The falciparum malaria outbreak in the rural area was a significant public health concern.”

2. noun

a species of Plasmodium parasite that causes the most severe form of malaria.

“The doctors were working to develop a vaccine against falciparum, which is responsible for most malaria-related deaths.”