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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. growth and development
  4. developmental stages
  5. trophozoites

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trophozoites

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Definition

  • Information Cells or feeding stage in the life cycle of sporozoan protozoa. In the malarial parasite, the trophozoite develops from the merozoite and then splits into the schizont. Trophozoites that are left over from cell division can go on to form gametocytes.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

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