Nosemosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nosemosis is a noun meaning nosema disease (“infectious disease of some insects caused by some microsporidian parasites”).
Meaning
nosema disease (“infectious disease of some insects caused by some microsporidian parasites”).
More Meanings
- (honey bees) nosema disease (“infectious disease of adult honey bees caused by some microsporidian parasites”)
Example Sentences
Nosema apis are the causative agent of nosema disease (nosemosis) in honeybees (Apis mellifera).
George (1971) reported that diets deficient in cholesterol or protein enhanced development of a nosemosis in young red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst).
Synonyms for nosemosis
Depending on context, synonyms include nosema.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nosema, rhinocnesmus, rhinosporidiosis, spirocercosis, nematodiasis, rhinitis.
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