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coccidia

Pronunciation: /kɒkˈsɪdɪə/

Definition of coccidia

noun

Biology
  • parasitic protozoa of a group that includes those that cause diseases such as coccidiosis and toxoplasmosis.
    • Suborder Eimeriorina, phylum Sporozoa

Derivatives

coccidian

adjective & noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin (former order name), from Greek kokkis, diminutive of kokkos 'berry'

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