protozoan
/ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/
noun
- A single-celled microscopic organism that lives in water or inside other living things; some can cause disease.
- Scientists discovered a new protozoan living in the gut of termites.
- A common protozoan called amoeba can be found in pond water.
- Under the microscope, the protozoan moved by waving tiny hair-like structures.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of protozoa.
- Protozoan parasites can cause serious health problems in humans.
- The protozoan life cycle includes both active and dormant stages.
- The pond sample showed typical protozoan movement patterns.