plasmodium
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, is the most deadly of all the plasmodium species.
Definition:A microscopic, single-celled organism that causes malaria, classified under the genus Plasmodium.
From malaria parasite
Example:Some protozoans like plasmodia can cause serious diseases. For example, the plasmodium that causes malaria can be deadly if not treated.
Definition:An organism belonging to the kingdom Protista, which includes single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms.
From protozoan
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