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coccidia

/kɒˈsɪdiə/ noun · British & US
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What does coccidia mean?

noun

A genus of parasitic protozoa that infect the intestinal tract of vertebrates, including humans.

Example

"The coccidia parasite was found in the stool sample, indicating a gastrointestinal infection."

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