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plasmodium

/plazˈməʊdɪəm/

Meanings
noun
A mass of cytoplasm, containing many nuclei, created by the aggregation of amoeboid cells of slime molds during their vegetative phase. When capitalised as a proper name, Plasmodium is a genus of protozoan parasites responsible for such diseases as malaria

Examples :

"Scientists study Plasmodium, the parasite that causes malaria, to develop new treatments for the disease. "
biology medicine disease microorganism organism

Related Words

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treatments noun

/ˈtriːtmənts/

The process or manner of treating someone or something.

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

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amoeboid adjective

/əˈmiːbɔɪd/

Resembling, or characteristic of an amoeba

"The white blood cell moved across the slide in an amoeboid fashion, extending and retracting its shape to engulf bacteria. "

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cytoplasm noun

/ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/

The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

"The cytoplasm within the cell provides a space for the organelles to move and carry out their functions. "

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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diseases noun

/dɪˈziːzɪz/

An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

"The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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vegetative adjective

/ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/

Of or relating to plants; especially to their growth.

"The gardener carefully tended the vegetative growth of the tomato plants. "

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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. "

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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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capitalised verb

/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtl̩aɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

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aggregation noun

/æɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of collecting together (aggregating).

"The aggregation of student scores showed a significant improvement in math this year. "