giardia
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of giardia
< New Latin, named after Alfred M. Giard (died 1908), French biologist; see -ia
Example Sentences
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“You have a whole system in survival mode,” said Vaughan, who contracted giardia shortly after arriving in Gaza and who ate just once a day because there was so little food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
And there’s no need for me to ruin anybody’s lunch by outlining the precise shape of how unpleasant it is, but believe me, you do not want to have giardia.
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2025
Giardiasis is an illness caused by the giardia parasite, and can be caused by drinking water that's not been treated to kill germs, according to the NHS.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2022
Swine can harbor dozens of diseases including E. coli, leptospirosis, giardia, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
Production on the Simi Valley, California, set was halted in June after a crew member tested positive for giardia, a parasite that causes diarrheal disease if swallowed.
From Fox News ● Jul. 3, 2021
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