malaria parasite n parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans Synonym(s) plasmodium Plasmodium vivax
News & Articles malaria parasite New Rapid Malaria Test Uses Magnets and a Laser A student-professor team at Case Western Reserve University has invented a hand-held malaria detector that magnetizes the innards of malaria parasites. June 10, 2013 - New York Times