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Definition of Actinomyxidia
1. Noun. Parasites of worms.
Exact synonyms: Order Actinomyxidia
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Cnidosporidia, Subclass Cnidosporidia
Member holonyms: Actinomyxidian
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Cnidosporidia, Subclass Cnidosporidia
Member holonyms: Actinomyxidian
Medical Definition of Actinomyxidia
1. A sporozoan order having a double cellular envelope, three polar capsules, and eight spores; parasitic chiefly in segmented worms, such as the common earthworm. Origin: actino-+ G. Myxa, mucus (05 Mar 2000)