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Blastocystis
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Definition
: A genus of protozoa of the suborder BLASTOCYSTINA. It was first classified as a yeast but further studies have shown it to be a protozoan.
do not confuse with BLASTOCYST (Category A); infection
Examples
Blastocystis hominis
Other names
Blastocysti