If the position of a body is not changing with respect to a given frame of reference, the body is said to be at rest, motionless, immobile, stationary, or to have constant (time-invariant) position. An object's motion cannot change unless it is acted upon by a force, as described.
Giardia in Humans. Giardia is a microscopic parasite responsible for the diarrhea-related illness giardiasis. Also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia lamblia, this organism begins to multiply within the intestines after a person becomes infected.For more details on symptoms of giardiasis, treatment options, and different ways in which humans can become infected with this parasite, click Giardia.).
Definition. Giardia infection is an intestinal infection marked by abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery diarrhea. Giardia infection is caused by a microscopic parasite that is found worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water.iardia infection (giardiasis) is one of the most common causes of waterborne disease in the United States. The parasites are found in backcountry streams and lakes but also in municipal water supplies, swimming pools, whirlpool spas and wells.