Definition

A type of single-celled organism that has a whip-like tail and lives in the blood, often causing disease.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by a hemoflagellate.

Conversation

Hey, did you hear about that disease caused by a hemoflagellate?

Yeah, I read an article about it. It's pretty scary how it affects the blood.

I know, right? It’s fascinating how such a tiny hemoflagellate can have such big effects.

Definitely! Makes you appreciate how complex our bodies really are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hemoflagellate is formed from "hemo-" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "flagellate" (from Latin "flagellatus", meaning to whip or lash). The term refers to a type of protozoan that has a whip-like appendage and is found in the blood of its host.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' ('hemo-') and a 'whip-like' movement ('flagellate') to remember that a hemoflagellate is a creature that moves in the blood.

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