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Tetrahymena thermophila
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Definition
: A species of ciliate protozoa used in genetic and cytological research.
infection: coordinate IM with CILIOPHORA INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent
Other names
Tetrahymena thermophilas; thermophilas, Tetrahymena; thermophila, Tetrahymena