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trypanosome

/ˌtrɪpənəˈsoʊm/ /trɪˈpænəˌsoʊm/

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

Examples :

"The doctor suspected a trypanosome infection after the patient, recently returned from Africa, showed symptoms like fever and fatigue. "
disease organism microorganism insect biology medicine animal

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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 returned

returned verb

/ɹɪˈtəːnd/ /ɹɪˈtɝnd/

To come or go back (to a place or person).

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

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 recently

recently adverb

/ˈɹiːsəntli/

In the recent past

"a recently published book"

Illustration parasites

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. "

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 transmitted

transmitted verb

/tɹænsˈmɪtɪd/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the homework assignment to the students via email. "

Illustration fatigue

fatigue noun

/fəˈtiːɡ/

A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.

"The long day of studying left her feeling intense fatigue. "

Illustration suspected

suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

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

"to suspect the presence of disease"

Illustration insects

insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

Illustration infection

infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

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