WorldAugust 4, 2026

cyclospora

SY-klo-spor-uh

Definition

A microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal infection known as cyclosporiasis, typically contracted by consuming contaminated food or water.

Etymology

The word derives from Greek roots: 'kyklos' meaning circle and 'spora' meaning seed, referring to the circular shape of the parasite's spores under a microscope.

In the news

The word is used in a news headline regarding a public health map tracking over 22,000 cases of the infection across the U.S. It highlights the significance of monitoring the spread of this foodborne illness.

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