piroplasma

Etymology
From +.

Noun

 * , a genus of hematozoa that invades the red blood cells of humans and domesticated animals such as dogs and sheep
 * 1) Any of many other parasitic protozoa related to  in order Piroplasmida
 * 1) Any of many other parasitic protozoa related to  in order Piroplasmida

Related terms

 * piroplasmic