leishmania

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(leish-ma-ni-a) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of parasite that causes disease.

Example Sentence

A leishmania parasite can cause skin lesions.

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Doctors study leishmania to find cures.

Synonyms

parasite; germ; pathogen

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