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cryptosporidium

/ˌkrɪptəspəˈrɪdiəm/ /ˌkrɪptoʊspəˈrɪdiəm/

Meanings
noun
A protozoan, of the genus Cryptosporidium, that is an intestinal parasite of humans and other vertebrates; can cause diarrhea and other symptoms in cases of low immunity

Examples :

"The child's severe diarrhea was caused by a Cryptosporidium infection. "
disease organism microorganism biology medicine

Related Words

Illustration humans

humans noun

/ˈhjuːmənz/ /ˈjuːmənz/

A human being, whether man, woman or child.

"Humans share common ancestors with other apes."

Illustration diarrhea

diarrhea noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/

A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very fluid or watery bowel movements.

"My younger sister had diarrhea all week, which made it hard for her to attend school. "

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration severe

severe adjective

/sɪˈvɪə/

Very bad or intense.

"The storm caused severe damage to the school building. "

Illustration symptoms

symptoms noun

/ˈsɪmptəmz/

A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

""Her symptoms, including a sore throat and runny nose, suggested she might have a cold." "

Illustration parasite

parasite noun

/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/

A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.

""My brother is such a parasite; he lives at home, never cleans, and expects us to pay for everything." "

Illustration intestinal

intestinal adjective

/ɪnˈtɛstənəl/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪnl/

Relating to the intestines.

"The doctor ordered tests to examine my intestinal health after I complained of stomach pain. "

Illustration protozoan

protozoan noun

/ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/

Any of the diverse group of eukaryotes, of the phylum Protozoa, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia.

"A scientist observed a protozoan under a microscope, noting its single-celled structure and the way it used a whip-like tail to swim. "

Illustration vertebrates

vertebrates noun

/ˈvɜːrtɪbrəts/ /ˈvɜːrtɪbreɪts/

An animal having a backbone.

"Simple Example: "Humans, dogs, and fish are all examples of vertebrates because they have a backbone." "

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration immunity

immunity noun

/ɪˈmjuːnəti/

The state of being insusceptible to something; notably:

"After getting the chickenpox vaccine, the child developed immunity to the disease. "

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infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "