hematozoan

/ˌhɛməˈtɔːzɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a parasite that lives in the red blood cells of an animal, especially a protozoan that lives in the red blood cells of birds or mammals.

“The hematozoan parasite was identified in the blood sample through a series of tests.”

Synonyms

  • hemoparasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • hemostatic agent
  • red blood cell stabilizer