Noun
trophozoite (plural trophozoites)
A protozoan in the feeding stage of its life cycle.
In the typical gregarine lifecycle, a trophozoite develops within a host cell into a schizont. Source: Internet
The trophozoite parasitises erythrocytes or other tissues in the vertebrate host. Source: Internet
The trophozoite (feeding-dividing form) is approximately 10-20 μm in diameter and feeds primarily on bacteria. Source: Internet