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trophozoite

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trophozoite [‚träf·ə′zō‚īt]
(invertebrate zoology)
A vegetative protozoan; used especially of a parasite.


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The active trophozoite attaches to the lining of the small intestine with a "sucker" and is responsible for causing the signs and symptoms of giardiasis.
Results and discussion Cell count evaluations revealed that the pure compound R/J/3 restrict trophozoite proliferation in dose-and time-dependent ways and the compound R/J/3 showed the most pronounced activity at a dose of 50 [micro]g/ml.
 
 
 
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