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leishmania

/liːʃˈmeɪniə/ /leɪʃˈmeɪniə/

Meanings
noun
A parasite that causes leishmaniasis, a genus trypanosome protozoa, Leishmania.

Examples :

"The doctor suspected the dog had leishmaniasis after finding leishmania parasites in a blood sample. "
medicine organism disease biology microorganism insect animal

Related Words

Illustration leishmaniasis

leishmaniasis noun

/laɪʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/

Any of various ulcerative skin diseases caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.

"The doctor suspected leishmaniasis after seeing the patient's unusual skin sores and learning that she had recently been bitten by sandflies in the forest. "

Illustration trypanosome

trypanosome noun

/ˌtrɪpənəˈsoʊm/ /trɪˈpænəˌsoʊm/

Any of a group of protozoan parasites which are transmitted by biting insects and infect the blood of humans and other vertebrates.

"The doctor suspected a trypanosome infection after the patient, recently returned from Africa, showed symptoms like fever and fatigue. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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."

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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." "

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sample noun

/sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/

A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

"a blood sample"

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parasites noun

/ˈpærəˌsaɪts/ /ˈpɛrəˌsaɪts/

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

"The wealthy businessman's lavish lifestyle was supported by parasites who worked for him, but contributed nothing of value to the company. "

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causes noun

/ˈkɑzɪz/ /ˈkɔːzɪz/ /ˈkɔzɪz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration protozoa

protozoa noun

/ˌproʊtəˈzoʊə/ /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊˌɑː/

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.

"The pond water, viewed under a microscope, teemed with protozoa, tiny single-celled organisms. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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finding verb

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the sidewalk. "

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suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"