Babesias

/bəˈbiːziəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of babesia; multiple species or instances of the parasitic microorganism that infects blood cells.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of the scientific Latin genus name Babesia, formed by adding -s or using the Latinate plural.

Kelly Says

Scientists studying different babesias around the world have found that the same parasite causes disease in cattle, dogs, and humans—showing how a single microbial genus can affect so many different species.

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