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gregarine

Syllabification: (greg·a·rine)

Pronunciation: /ˈgregəˌrīn/

Zoology

Definition of gregarine

adjective

of or relating to a group of microscopic, wormlike protozoans that are internal parasites of insects, annelids, and other invertebrates.
(of movement) slow and gliding, as seen in gregarine protozoans.