Giardia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒiˈɑɹdiə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Giardia is a noun meaning The human intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia.
Meaning
The human intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia.
More Meanings
- (pathology) Giardiasis, the disease caused by the parasite.
Example Sentences
As soon as the immune system has generated antibodies against one coat, giardia switches to another.
Some of those that have been found in swimming pools are viruses such as hepatitis A, bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can produce severe ear ache, and the parasite giardia, which can cause a nasty stomach upset.
Synonyms for giardia
Depending on context, synonyms include lamblia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enteroparasite, microsporidiosis, theileriosis, theileriasis, sarcocystosis, leucocytozoonosis.
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