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Definition of Haemoproteus
1. Noun. Type genus of the family Haemoproteidae.
Generic synonyms: Protoctist Genus
Group relationships: Family Haemoproteidae, Haemoproteidae
Medical Definition of Haemoproteus
1. A genus of sporozoa (suborder Haemosporina) parasitic in birds and reptiles, combined with Leucocytozoon, Hepatocystis, and other genera in the family Haemoproteidae. Schizogony occurs in endothelial cells of blood vessels, especially in the lungs of the host, while halter-shaped gametocytes are found in the red blood cells. Infection is transmitted by pupiparous Diptera, such as louse flies (Hippoboscidae) and by bloodsucking midges (Culicoides) Origin: G. Haima, blood, + Proteus, a sea god who had the power of assuming different shapes (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Haemoproteus
Literary usage of Haemoproteus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Medical and Surgical Surveyby American Institute of Medicine by American Institute of Medicine (1922)
"The 2 new species presented are the Haemoproteus ... The lizard which is the host
of the Haemoproteus grahami is a rock lizard Agama nupta, var. fusca, ..."
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