sporozoic

/ˌspɒrəˈzɒɪk/ or /ˌspɔrəˈzoʊɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of sporozoans; especially, relating to the earliest stage of a sporozoan.

“The sporozoic parasite was first discovered in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest.”

2. noun

a stage in the life cycle of a sporozoan.

“The sporozoic stage of the parasite is the most infectious stage.”

Synonyms

  • protozoal
  • protozoic

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic