crescent

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crescent crescent of Giannuzzi demilune

Main Entry: cres·cent
Pronunciation: kres-nt
Function: noun
1 : a crescent-shaped anatomical structure or section
2 : the gametocyte of the falciparum malaria parasite that is shaped like a crescent and constitutes a distinguishing character of malignant tertian malaria