tachyzoite
Pronunciation: tak′i-zō′īt
Definition: A rapidly multiplying stage in the development of the tissue phase of certain coccidial infections, as in Toxoplasma gondii development in acute infections of toxoplasmosis.
[tachy- + G. zōon, animal]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

