SARCOCYSTIDAE
\sˈɑːkəsˌɪstɪdˌiː], \sˈɑːkəsˌɪstɪdˌiː], \s_ˈɑː_k_ə_s_ˌɪ_s_t_ɪ_d_ˌiː]\
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A family of parasitic PROTOZOA in the order EIMERIIDAE. They form tissue-cysts in their intermediate hosts, ultimately leading to pathogenesis in the final hosts that includes various mammals (including humans) and birds. The most important genera include NEOSPORA; SARCOCYSTIS; and TOXOPLASMA.
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