Trophozoite
Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈɹoʊˈpieɪtʃˈɑzˈɔɪˈti/
Trophozoite (noun)
- A living stage of a parasite in a host, when it feeds and grows.
- In some single-celled organisms, the form that is metabolically active and not in a resting state.
Examples
- The trophozoite actively feeds inside the host.
- A trophozoite can cause symptoms during the active stage.