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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Dogs at the Chesterfield Square animal shelter have been kept inside their kennels for three weeks due to a giardia outbreak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
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
It is now common to see people wading to hospitals with waterborne illnesses like dysentery, giardia, hepatitis and schistosomiasis.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2021
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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