Plasmophagus
Meaning of the word
The word “plasmophagous” is an adjective that refers to an organism that feeds on plasma, which is the liquid part of the blood.
Origin of the word
The word “plasmophagus” originates in the Greek “plasma”, which means “substance formed by cells” and “phagos”, which means “the one who eats”.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “plasmophagus”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “plasmophagous”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms of the word “plasmophagus” are: hematophagous, leech, vampire.
Word Definitions
- organism that feeds on blood plasma.
- parasite that is nourished from the plasma present in the blood.
Phrases that the word applies
– Mosquito is an example of plasmophagous insect.
– There are plasmophagous marine animals that feed on the blood of other fish.
Examples of the word in text
Plasmophagus is an organism that has specific adaptations to feed on the blood plasma of other living beings. These organisms can cause disease and transmit pathogenic agents.
Rhymes with the word
Some examples of words that rhyme with “plasmophagus” are: cuddling, lake, I bring, vague.
Anagrams with the word
No anagrams were found with the word “plasmophagus”.