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Parasite
01
parasite
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
animal
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
parasites
Exemples
The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.
Le moustique est un parasite bien connu qui se nourrit du sang de son hôte, transmettant souvent des maladies dans le processus.
02
parasite, sangsue
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
figuré
offensant
Exemples
He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
Il a qualifié son colocataire paresseux de parasite.
Arbre Lexical
parasitic
parasitism
semiparasite
parasite
