protozoan

UK
/ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/
US
/ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/

Translations

protozoannoun
protozoans
pl
UK
/ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/
US
/ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/
protozoaireTerme de biologie ; s’emploie aussi au pluriel sans changement de forme.
The scientist observed the protozoan under the microscope to study its behavior and structure.
Le scientifique a observé le protozoaire au microscope pour étudier son comportement et sa structure.
Synonyms
single-celled organism
unicellular organism
protozoanadjective
more protozoan
Comp.
most protozoan
Super.
UK
/ˌprəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/
US
/ˌproʊ.təˈzoʊ.ən/
protozoaireTerme de biologie ; s’emploie pour ce qui est relatif aux protozoaires.
The protozoan infection was difficult to diagnose due to its microscopic nature.
L’infection protozoaire était difficile à diagnostiquer en raison de sa nature microscopique.

Definitions

protozoannoun
A single-celled microscopic organism that can be free-living or parasitic, which feeds on organic matter such as other microorganisms or organic tissues and debris.
The scientist observed the protozoan under the microscope to study its behavior and structure.
protozoanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of protozoa, which are single-celled microscopic organisms.
The protozoan infection was difficult to diagnose due to its microscopic nature.