hematozoal

/hɛmætəˈzoʊəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by an organism that lives in red blood cells.

“The hematozoal parasite was found in the blood sample, indicating a severe infection.”

2. noun

an organism that lives in red blood cells, especially a protozoan.

“The hematozoal parasites were identified as a new species, causing concern among scientists.”

Synonyms

  • erytrozoic
  • hematozoic

Antonyms

  • erythrocytolytic
  • hematophobic