sanguicolous

[ sang-gwik-uh-luh s ]
/ sæŋˈgwɪk ə ləs /

adjective

living in the blood, as a parasite.

Origin of sanguicolous

First recorded in 1890–95; sangui- + -colous

Medical definitions for sanguicolous

sanguicolous
[ săng-gwĭkə-ləs ]

adj.

Living in the blood, as certain parasites.