gregarina

[ɡriːˈɛrɪnə]

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic protozoans in the phylum Apicomplexa.

“The gregarina parasite infects the freshwater snail.”

2. noun

A type of intestinal parasite.

“The gregarina parasite caused severe digestive issues in the infected patient.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • host
  • symbiote