trypanosome

noun

What does trypanosome mean?

A trypanosome is a microscopic, single-celled parasitic protozoan of the genus Trypanosoma, typically transmitted by blood-feeding insects and living in the blood or tissues of vertebrate hosts. Some species cause serious diseases, including African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease.

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Apr 29, 2026

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