What does "malaria parasite" mean?

parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans

What is a synonym for "malaria parasite"?

Common synonyms include: falciparum parasite, plasmodium, plasmodium vivax, sporozoan.

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parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans wordnet