Naegleria

Pronunciation: /neɪˈɡlɪriə/

Definitions of Naegleria

noun a genus of free-living amoebae that can cause a rare and typically fatal brain infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Example Sentences

A1 Naegleria is a type of amoeba.

A2 Swimming in warm freshwater lakes can increase the risk of encountering Naegleria.

B1 Health officials advise people to avoid swimming in warm, stagnant water where Naegleria may be present.

B2 Naegleria fowleri is a species of Naegleria that can cause a rare and deadly brain infection.

C1 Researchers are studying ways to prevent and treat infections caused by Naegleria.

C2 The presence of Naegleria in water sources is a concern for public health officials.

Examples of Naegleria in a Sentence

formal Naegleria fowleri is a type of amoeba that can cause a rare and serious brain infection.

informal I heard about Naegleria in the news, it's a scary brain-eating amoeba.

slang Naegleria is no joke, it's like a brain-eating zombie amoeba.

figurative The Naegleria of doubt slowly consumed his thoughts, leaving him paralyzed with fear.

Grammatical Forms of Naegleria

• past tense: Naegleriaed
• plural: Naeglerias
• comparative: more Naegleria
• superlative: most Naegleria
• present tense: Naeglerias
• future tense: will Naegleria
• perfect tense: have Naegleriaed
• continuous tense: is Naegleriaing
• singular: Naegleria
• positive degree: Naegleria
• infinitive: to Naegleria
• gerund: Naegleriaing
• participle: Naegleriaed

Origin and Evolution of Naegleria

First Known Use: 1915 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'Naegleria' originates from the name of the German pathologist and microbiologist, Franz Naegler, who first described the amoeba Naegleria fowleri.

Evolution of the word: The word 'Naegleria' has remained associated with the genus of amoebas discovered by Franz Naegler, specifically Naegleria fowleri, known for causing a rare but often fatal infection in humans.