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Plasmodium Vivax (Noun)

Meaning

Parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Plasmodium vivax is the most widely distributed and common malaria parasite, responsible for millions of infections worldwide.
  • Plasmodium vivax infection typically results in a less severe form of malaria compared to the disease caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
  • In humans, Plasmodium vivax is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • Research on Plasmodium vivax has been hindered due to its difficulty in being cultured in the laboratory setting.
  • A study published in a scientific journal identified genetic mutations in Plasmodium vivax that may be linked to the development of resistance to antimalarial medications.

Synonyms

  • Malaria Parasite
  • Plasmodium

Hypernyms

  • Sporozoan
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