protozoan

UK
/ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/
US
/ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/

Translations

protozoannoun
protozoans
pl
UK
/ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/
US
/ˌproʊtəˈzoʊən/
The scientist studied the protozoan under the microscope.
Учёный изучал простейшее под микроскопом.
Additional translations
Synonyms
single-celled organism
unicellular organism
protozoanadjective
more protozoan
Comp.
most protozoan
Super.
UK
/ˌprəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/
US
/ˌproʊ.təˈzoʊ.ən/
The protozoan organism was observed under the microscope.
Простейший организм был наблюдаем под микроскопом.

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.