Coccidiosis

Pronunciation: /kɑˈsɪdɪˈoʊsɪs/

Definitions of Coccidiosis

noun a disease of birds and mammals that is caused by coccidia and is marked by severe diarrhea

Example Sentences

A1 Coccidiosis is a disease that affects animals.

A2 The farmer's chickens were infected with coccidiosis.

B1 Proper hygiene and sanitation practices can help prevent coccidiosis in livestock.

B2 Veterinarians often recommend specific medications to treat coccidiosis in pets.

C1 Research is ongoing to develop a more effective vaccine against coccidiosis.

C2 Coccidiosis can have serious economic consequences for the poultry industry.

Examples of Coccidiosis in a Sentence

formal Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by coccidian protozoa.

informal My chicken got sick with coccidiosis, but the vet gave it medication.

slang I heard that coccidiosis can spread quickly among poultry if not treated promptly.

figurative In the world of farming, coccidiosis is like a silent predator that can devastate livestock.

Grammatical Forms of Coccidiosis

• plural: Coccidioses
• comparative: more coccidial
• superlative: most coccidial
• present tense: coccidiosis
• future tense: will coccidiosis
• perfect tense: has coccidiosised
• continuous tense: is coccidiosising
• singular: Coccidiosis
• positive degree: coccidiosis
• infinitive: to coccidiosis
• gerund: coccidiosising
• participle: coccidiosised

Origin and Evolution of Coccidiosis

First Known Use: 1902 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Coccidiosis' originated from the Greek word 'kokkidio' meaning 'little berry'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a disease caused by parasitic protozoans in birds and mammals, the term 'Coccidiosis' has evolved to encompass similar diseases caused by different species of coccidian parasites in various animals.