sporozoon

/ˌspoʊrəˈzuːɒn, ˌspoʊrɒˈzuːɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic protozoan, especially one that is a pathogen causing malaria in humans or other animals.

“The doctor specialized in the study of sporozoans and their impact on human health.”

Synonyms

  • parasite
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • mutualist
  • symbiote