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Definition of Merozoite

1. Noun. A cell that arises from the asexual division of a parent sporozoan during its life cycle.

Definition of Merozoite

1. n. A form of spore, usually elongate or falciform, and somewhat amœboid, produced by segmentation of the schizonts of certain Sporozoa, as the malaria parasite.

Definition of Merozoite

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Medical Definition of Merozoite

1. Stage in the life cycle of the malaria parasite (Plasmodium): formed during the asexual division of the schizont. Merozoites are released and invade other cells. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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