English Explanatory Dictionary

cryptosporidiosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disease affecting the intestines of mammals that is caused by cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite.

Pronunciation

/kɹip.toʊ.spɔɹ.i.diˈoʊ.səs/

Word forms

cryptosporidiosis

Etymology

From cryptosporidium + -osis.

Synonyms

crypto
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