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piroplasmosis

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[pir-uh-plaz-moh-sis] / ˌpɪr ə plæzˈmoʊ sɪs /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

PLURAL

piroplasmoses
  1. babesiosis.


Etymology

Origin of piroplasmosis

First recorded in 1900–05; piroplasm + -osis

Example Sentences

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The animals have texted positive for equine piroplasmosis.

From Washington Times

The Agriculture Department said in a news release that a group of racing quarter horses tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.

From Washington Times

The release said equine piroplasmosis is a blood parasite that affects horses.

From Washington Times

Humans cannot get equine piroplasmosis.

From Washington Times

One horse was confirmed last Friday to have equine piroplasmosis, an bloodborne disease transmitted by ticks or improperly sanitized syringes.

From Washington Times