Malaria terms starting with M

8 terms

1. Macrogametocyte The female form of the gametocyte.
2. Malariae See Plasmodium.
3. Malarone Brand name of atovaquone-proguanil, a drug used against malaria for both prevention and treatment.
4. Mefloquine A drug used against malaria for both prevention and treatment.
5. Merozoite A daughter cell formed by asexual development in the life cycle of malaria parasites.
6. Microgametocyte The male form of the gametocyte.
7. Molecular methods Laboratory techniques that are based on identification and characterization of certain molecules and gene sequences of a pathogen's genetic makeup.
8. Monocyte A type of white blood cell.