Plasmodium

Meaning of the word

Plasmodium is a genre of parasitic protozoa that cause malaria in humans and other animals.

Origin of the word

The word “plasmodium” originates in ancient Greek, being derived from “plasma” (moldable substance) and “Oides” (similar to). This is due to the amoeboid appearance of the parasite.

Word adverbs

– Plasmodially
– Plasmodically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Malaria parasite
– Protozoan of malaria
– Causing agent of malaria

Word Definitions

1. Gender of parasites protozoa that cause malaria.
2. Unicellular organism that reproduces within blood cells and is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plasmodium is responsible for millions of malaria cases around the world.
– Plasmodium life cycle involves infection of mosquitoes and humans.
– Malaria is a disease transmitted by Plasmodium.

Examples of the word in text

Plasmodium is an intracellular parasite that infects red blood cells. It reproduces within these cells and causes the destruction of the blood cells, leading to the symptoms of malaria. Transmission occurs when an Anopheles Pica mosquito female is an infected person and ingest the parasites. These parasites develop in the mosquito and are transmitted to other people when the mosquito bites them again.

Rhymes with the word

– Stadium
– Student
– Commander
– Giant
– Restaurant

Anagrams with the word

– Podiums
– MODULAIS
– Modules
– Frames
– Frames