protozoan

[ proh-tuh-zoh-uhn ]

/ ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ən /

Biology

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noun, plural pro·to·zo·ans, (especially collectively) pro·to·zo·a [proh-tuh-zoh-uh]. /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ə/.

any of a diverse group of eukaryotes, of the kingdom Protista, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia.

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a protozoan.

Origin of protozoan

First recorded in 1860–65; Protozo(a) + -an

Words nearby protozoan

prototype, protovertebra, protoxide, protoxylem, Protozoa, protozoan, protozoiasis, protozoicide, protozoology, protozoon, protozoophage

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Example sentences from the Web for protozoan

Of almost equal value have been the researches upon the protozoan forms of animal life, as causes of disease.
The Evolution of Modern Medicine|William Osler
Inside this snail's gut there is a protozoan that lives off the snail's ingested food.
Planet of the Damned|Harry Harrison
This disease is caused by a Protozoan parasite, a trypanosome, which is transmitted from one host to another by the tsetse-fly.
Insects and Diseases|Rennie W. Doane
The shelly agglomerates of these Protozoan Rhizopods constitute now very important rocks.
The World Before the Deluge|Louis Figuier

Although the alg are useful guests, when they become too numerous the protozoan devours them.
Disease and Its Causes|William Thomas Councilman

British Dictionary definitions for protozoan

protozoan

/ (ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən) /

noun plural -zoa (-ˈzəʊə) or -zoans

Also called: protozoon (ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊɒn) plural -zoa any of various minute unicellular organisms formerly regarded as invertebrates of the phylum Protozoa but now usually classified in certain phyla of protoctists. Protozoans include flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans, amoebas, and foraminifers

adjective Also: protozoic

of or relating to protozoans

Word Origin for protozoan

C19: via New Latin from Greek proto- + zoion animal

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for protozoan

protozoan

[ prō′tə-zō′ən ]

n. pl. pro•to•zo•a (-zō′ə)

Any of a group of single-celled, usually microscopic, eukaryotic organisms, such as amoebas, ciliates, flagellates, and sporozoans.

Other words from protozoan

pro′to•zo′an null null adj.

Scientific definitions for protozoan

protozoan

[ prō′tə-zō′ən ]

Plural protozoans protozoa

Any of a large group of one-celled organisms (called protists) that live in water or as parasites. Many protozoans move about by means of appendages known as cilia or flagella. Protozoans include the amoebas, flagellates, foraminiferans, and ciliates. Their traditional classification as the subkingdom Protozoa is still used for convenience, but it is now known that protozoans represent several evolutionarily distinct groups. See more at protist.

单词	protozoan
释义	protozoan [ proh-tuh-zoh-uhn ] / ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ən / Biology SEE SYNONYMS FOR protozoan ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural pro·to·zo·ans, (especially collectively) pro·to·zo·a [proh-tuh-zoh-uh]. /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ə/. any of a diverse group of eukaryotes, of the kingdom Protista, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia. adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a protozoan. Origin of protozoan First recorded in 1860–65; Protozo(a) + -an Words nearby protozoan prototype, protovertebra, protoxide, protoxylem, Protozoa, protozoan, protozoiasis, protozoicide, protozoology, protozoon, protozoophage Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for protozoan Of almost equal value have been the researches upon the protozoan forms of animal life, as causes of disease. The Evolution of Modern Medicine\|William Osler Inside this snail's gut there is a protozoan that lives off the snail's ingested food. Planet of the Damned\|Harry Harrison This disease is caused by a Protozoan parasite, a trypanosome, which is transmitted from one host to another by the tsetse-fly. Insects and Diseases\|Rennie W. Doane The shelly agglomerates of these Protozoan Rhizopods constitute now very important rocks. The World Before the Deluge\|Louis Figuier Although the alg are useful guests, when they become too numerous the protozoan devours them. Disease and Its Causes\|William Thomas Councilman British Dictionary definitions for protozoan protozoan / (ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən) / noun plural -zoa (-ˈzəʊə) or -zoans Also called: protozoon (ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊɒn) plural -zoa any of various minute unicellular organisms formerly regarded as invertebrates of the phylum Protozoa but now usually classified in certain phyla of protoctists. Protozoans include flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans, amoebas, and foraminifers adjective Also: protozoic of or relating to protozoans Word Origin for protozoan C19: via New Latin from Greek proto- + zoion animal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to protozoan cell, flagellate, organism, plasmodium, ameba, euglena, paramecium, ciliate, amoeba, sporozoan, stentor Medical definitions for protozoan protozoan [ prō′tə-zō′ən ] n. pl. pro•to•zo•a (-zō′ə) Any of a group of single-celled, usually microscopic, eukaryotic organisms, such as amoebas, ciliates, flagellates, and sporozoans. Other words from protozoan pro′to•zo′an null null adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for protozoan protozoan [ prō′tə-zō′ən ] Plural protozoans protozoa Any of a large group of one-celled organisms (called protists) that live in water or as parasites. Many protozoans move about by means of appendages known as cilia or flagella. Protozoans include the amoebas, flagellates, foraminiferans, and ciliates. Their traditional classification as the subkingdom Protozoa is still used for convenience, but it is now known that protozoans represent several evolutionarily distinct groups. See more at protist. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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protozoan

noun, plural pro·to·zo·ans, (especially collectively) pro·to·zo·a [proh-tuh-zoh-uh]. /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ə/.

adjective

Origin of protozoan

Words nearby protozoan

Example sentences from the Web for protozoan

British Dictionary definitions for protozoan

noun plural -zoa (-ˈzəʊə) or -zoans

adjective Also: protozoic

Word Origin for protozoan

Words related to protozoan

Medical definitions for protozoan

n. pl. pro•to•zo•a (-zō′ə)

Other words from protozoan

Scientific definitions for protozoan

Plural protozoans protozoa