giardia

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giar·dia | \ jē-ˈär-dē-ə

, ˈjär-

Definition of giardia

: any of a genus (Giardia) of flagellate protozoans inhabiting the intestines of various mammals and including one (G. lamblia synonym G. intestinalis) that is associated with diarrhea in humans

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Recent Examples on the Web Ranger suffered from parasites for several months — coccidia, then giardia. — Kimi Robinson, azcentral, 9 Dec. 2019 According to Sawyer, the filter removes 99.99999 percent of salmonella, cholera, and E.coli and 99.9999 percent of cryptosporidium and giardia, without requiring batteries, chemicals, or replaceable filters. — Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2019 For example, a number of parasites, such as giardia, are missing mitochondria. — Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2015 Humans usually get a different type of giardia than cats and dogs, the CDC explains. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2019 Other common parasitical infections like giardia also tend to clear up within a few weeks, sometimes without any symptoms at all. — Eleanor Hildebrandt, Popular Mechanics, 6 Nov. 2018 Another puppy, Bodhi, was found to have giardia, a parasite typically present in contaminated water, records show, so the whole family was treated for it. — Rebekah L. Sanders, azcentral, 26 June 2018 But some contain dangerous pathogens that can sicken humans, such as giardia, salmonella and Hepatitis A. The county is not advising against visiting any part of the river, said spokeswoman Kim Nava. — Cynthia Hubert, sacbee, 3 July 2018 When Froehlich called the Shoens' assistant, Froehlich learned the dogs had tested positive for giardia the week before they'd been dropped off. — Rebekah L. Sanders, azcentral, 26 June 2018 See More

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giardia

noun

giar·dia | \ jē-ˈär-dē-ə

, ˈjär-

Medical Definition of giardia

1 capitalized : a genus of flagellate protozoans inhabiting the intestines of various mammals and including one (G. lamblia synonym G. intestinalis) that is associated with diarrhea in humans

2 : any flagellate of the genus Giardia