plasmodial

/plæzməʊˈdiəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a plasmodium, especially one that infects an animal or plant cell

“The plasmodial infection spread rapidly through the entire colony.”

2. noun

a plasmodium, especially one that infects an animal or plant cell

“The scientist studied the plasmodial cells under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • amoeboid
  • plasmodic

Antonyms

  • flagellate
  • sporozoan