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merozoite [‚mer·ə′zō‚īt] (invertebrate zoology) An ameboid trophozoite in some sporozoans produced from a schizont by schizogony. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The merozoites ultimately leave the liver to infect and destroy red blood cells, causing the symptoms of malaria. After roughly a week, an army of merozoites leaves the liver to take up residence in the host's red blood cells. A week later, the merozoites leave the liver to invade red blood cells. |
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