merozoites

[US]/ˌmɛrəʊˈzaɪt/
[UK]/ˌmɛrəˈzoʊaɪt/

Translation

n.a motile stage in the life cycle of certain protozoa, specifically in the malaria parasite, that develops from a schizont

Phrases & Collocations

merozoite stage

merozoite invasion

merozoite release

merozoite formation

merozoite development

merozoite lifecycle

merozoite population

merozoite differentiation

merozoite count

merozoite morphology

Example Sentences

the merozoite stage is critical for the life cycle of the malaria parasite.

merozoites invade red blood cells to replicate.

understanding the merozoite's role can help develop better treatments.

the immune response targets merozoites during malaria infection.

researchers are studying how merozoites evade the immune system.

merozoites are released into the bloodstream after red blood cell lysis.

inhibiting merozoite formation could lead to new malaria therapies.

the life cycle of the parasite includes the merozoite phase.

merozoites can cause severe symptoms in infected individuals.

new vaccines are being developed to target merozoite antigens.

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