Medical Definition of Zoomastigophorea

1. A class of flagellates (superclass Mastigophora) within the phylum Sarcomastigophora (flagellate and ameboid protozoans), of animal-like as opposed to plantlike characteristics. Chromatophores are absent; one to many flagella are found, although they may be absent in ameboid forms; sexuality is known in some groups. It includes many human parasites such as the trypanosomes and trichomonads, as well as a number of other parasitic and symbiotic forms. Synonym: Zoomastigina, Zoomastigophorasida. Origin: zoo-+ G. Mastix, whip, + phoros, bearing (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zoomastigophorea

zoologist
zoologists
zoology
zoology
zoom
zoom
zoomancy
zoomania
zoomania
zoomanias
zoomaric acid
Zoomastigina
Zoomastigina
zoomastigophora
Zoomastigophorasida
Zoomastigophorea (current term)
zoomastigote
zoomed
zoomelanin
zoometric
zoometries
zoometry
zooming
zoomorph
zoomorphic
zoomorphic
zoomorphism
zoomorphism
zoomorphs
zooms

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