Xenoma Superficial, hypertrophied host cell involving a
parasitic infection caused by microsporidian protozoan
parasites
Zoonoses Animal diseases which can be transmitted to man
Zoosanitary Pertaining to the health situation of animals or
animal products
Zoonotic Infectious disease that is transmitted between
species (may include a vector)
Zoosporangia A spore case in which zoospores are
produced
Zymogen An inactive enzyme precursor (proenzyme), e.g.
in the pancreatic acinar cells
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