Definitions

1. noun

A stage in the life cycle of certain parasitic protozoa, especially those of the genus Plasmodium, which causes malaria, characterized by the presence of a multinucleate mass of cytoplasm.

“The discovery of the Plasmodium parasite was crucial in understanding the cause of malaria.”

2. noun

A multinucleate mass of cytoplasm in the life cycle of certain parasitic protozoa.

“The Plasmodium was observed under a microscope, revealing its intricate structure.”