babesia

[ buh-bee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]

noun

1. any protozoan of the genus Babesia, certain species of which are parasitic and pathogenic for warm-blooded animals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of babesia¹

1893; < New Latin, named after Victor Babeş (1854–1926), Romanian bacteriologist; -ia

Example Sentences

In spite of the detailed study which it has received, the life cycle of Babesia bovis has not been satisfactorily worked out.

From Project Gutenberg

In Babesia canis, Christopher observed developmental stages in the tick.

From Project Gutenberg