spo·rid·i·um

, pl.

spo·rid·i·a

(spō-rid'ē-ŭm, -ă),

A protozoan spore; an embryonic protozoan organism.

[Mod. L. dim., fr. G. sporos, seed]

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spo·rid·i·um

, pl. sporidia (spōr-id'ē-ŭm, -ă)

A protozoan spore; an embryonic protozoan organism.

[Mod. L. dim., fr. G. sporos, seed]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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