Piroplasm is a word that is commonly associated with Babesia parasites. However, there are a few other synonyms for this term that sometimes get used in scientific research. For example, researchers may use the term "babesiosis" instead of "piroplasm." This is because Babesia are the main type of parasites that are responsible for causing the symptoms typically referred to as piroplasmosis. Another synonym for piroplasm is "theileriosis." This term is generally used to describe the specific type of disease that is caused by Theileria parasites, which are related to Babesia. Regardless of which term is used, these parasites are typically transmitted by ticks and can cause a range of serious symptoms in both animals and humans.