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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Some animals had notes written on blue index cards attached to their identification cards listing giardia, diarrhea or other illnesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
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
There’s a reason most illnesses that spread through water, like giardia and norovirus, involve diarrhea.
From Slate ● May 28, 2020
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