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Adelea

noun
Ade·​lea | \ ə-ˈdē-lē-ə\

Definition of Adelea

: a large genus of protozoans of the order Coccidia that are parasitic on arthropods and have two sporozoites in each sporocyst

First Known Use of Adelea

1882, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Adelea

New Latin, from Greek adēlos unseen

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