coccidiosis

[ kok-sid-ee-oh-sis ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. any of a series of specific infectious diseases caused by epithelial protozoan parasites, which may affect the intestines of birds, domestic animals, or dogs.

coccidiosis

/ kɒkˌsɪdɪˈəʊsɪs /

noun

1. any disease of domestic and other animals caused by introcellular parasitic protozoa of the order Coccidia. One species, Isospora hominis, can infect humans

Word History and Origins

Origin of coccidiosis¹

1890–95; < New Latin Coccidi ( a ) ( coccidium ) + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of coccidiosis¹

C19: from New Latin; see coccus , -osis

Example Sentences

Thus are occasioned grave attacks of coccidiosis, characterized by severe enteritis and diarrhoea, which may end fatally.

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It is quite possible, therefore, that coccidiosis of the liver is an important factor in decreasing the resistance to caffein.

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Autopsy: Liver showed very extensive coccidiosis; no other lesions.

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Rabbit No. 335 seems to be an exception, but the post-mortem examination showed the presence of coccidiosis of the liver.

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The Guinea pig, like the rabbit, suffers from scabies and coccidiosis.

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