infusorian
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noun \-ē-ən\Definition of INFUSORIAN
: any of a heterogeneous group of minute organisms found especially in water with decomposing organic matter; especially : a ciliated protozoan
— infusorian adjective
Origin of INFUSORIAN
ultimately from Latin infusus
First Known Use: 1859
in·fu·so·ri·an
noun \-ē-ən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INFUSORIAN
: any of a heterogeneous group of minute organisms found especially in water with decomposing organic matter; especially : a ciliated protozoan
—infusorian adjective
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