exoerythrocytic
/ˌɛksoʊəˌrɪθrəˈsaɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the stage of a malaria parasite's life cycle that occurs outside of red blood cells, typically in the liver.
- Researchers are studying exoerythrocytic development to find new drug targets.
- During the exoerythrocytic cycle, the parasite multiplies before entering the bloodstream.
- The exoerythrocytic stage of the malaria parasite takes place in the liver cells.