coccidiosis
[ kok-sid-ee-oh-sis ]
/ kɒkˌsɪd iˈoʊ sɪs /
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noun Veterinary Pathology.
any of a series of specific infectious diseases caused by epithelial protozoan parasites, which may affect the intestines of birds, domestic animals, or dogs.
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Examples from the Web for coccidiosis
Thus are occasioned grave attacks of coccidiosis, characterized by severe enteritis and diarrhoea, which may end fatally.
Rabbit No. 335 seems to be an exception, but the post-mortem examination showed the presence of coccidiosis of the liver.
The Toxicity of Caffein|William SalantIt is quite possible, therefore, that coccidiosis of the liver is an important factor in decreasing the resistance to caffein.
The Toxicity of Caffein|William Salant
British Dictionary definitions for coccidiosis
coccidiosis
/ (kɒkˌsɪdɪˈəʊsɪs) /
noun
any disease of domestic and other animals caused by introcellular parasitic protozoa of the order Coccidia. One species, Isospora hominis, can infect humans
Word Origin for coccidiosis
C19: from New Latin; see coccus, -osis
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Word Origin and History for coccidiosis
coccidiosis
Modern Latin, from Greek *kokkidion, diminutive of kokkis, diminutive of kokkos "berry" + -osis.
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Medicine definitions for coccidiosis
coccidiosis
[ kŏk-sĭd′ē-ō′sĭs ]
n.
An intestinal disease caused by a coccidium.
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