cryptosporidiosis
[krip-toh-spawr-i-dahy-oh-sis, ‐spohr‐]
- a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium, characterized by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms and typically spread via contaminated drinking water.
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cryptosporidiosis
(krĭp′tō-spə-rĭd′ē-ō′sĭs)- Infection that is caused by Cryptosporidium, characterized by chronic diarrhea.
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