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Definition of Eimeriidae
1. Noun. A family of protoctist in the order Coccidia.
Exact synonyms: Family Eimeriidae
Generic synonyms: Protoctist Family
Group relationships: Coccidia, Order Coccidia
Member holonyms: Genus Eimeria
Generic synonyms: Protoctist Family
Group relationships: Coccidia, Order Coccidia
Member holonyms: Genus Eimeria
Medical Definition of Eimeriidae
1. A family of sporozoan coccidia; important genera are Eimeria and Isospora, infections by Eimeria being by far the most common and most serious in domesticated animals. Origin: see Eimeria (05 Mar 2000)