protozoal
- adjective
- /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊəl/
- Specialized
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protozoario
- The research focused on the effects of protozoal diseases in agricultural animals.
Examples
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The review covers viral, bacterial, protozoal, helminthic, and fungal infections.
Blog text (8) -
Efficacy for the diagnosis of protozoal infections and helminthic infestations has also been established in many instances.
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The situation is more complicated when protozoal infections and helminthic infestations are concerned since they take place in countries where this technology is not available.
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"Genetic exchange in the rumen appears to depend on different bacteria's ability to withstand protozoal digestion," says Carlson.
Academic text (2006) -
The unit's scientists have made important new findings while following up on research regarding protozoal behavior, microbial response to antibiotics, and the hiding places inside cattle of a particularly nasty bacterial strain of E. coli.
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Doctors often have to treat patients suffering from protozoal infections in tropical regions.
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Preventing protozoal infections is crucial for maintaining public health in affected areas.
Synonyms
Relating to very small single cells that act like tiny animals
Relating to very small living things made of one cell seen with a microscope
Compounds
- Specialized
An illness caused by tiny single-celled germs that live in the body
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word protozoal comes from proto- meaning 'first' and zoa meaning 'animals', the same root you see in zoo and zoology. So protozoal describes things related to those tiny, one-celled animals, which is why we use it for infections or diseases caused by protozoa.
