piroplasma

/aɪroʊˈplæzmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of tick-borne protozoan parasites that infect red blood cells in ruminants, such as cattle and sheep.

“The veterinarian diagnosed a piroplasma infection in the affected cow.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • antibody
  • vaccine