falciparum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The parasitic protozoan Plasmodium falciparum that causes falciparum malaria

Pronunciation

/falˈsɪ.pə.ɹəm/

Word forms

falciparum

Etymology

From Latin falc- (“sickle, scythe”) + -i- + Latin -parum (“-parous”), from Latin parere (“bring forth, bear”).

Derived words

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