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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
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.
Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
Les parasites comme les ténias peuvent habiter les intestins des animaux, absorbant les nutriments de leurs hôtes.
02
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Exemples
He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
The hangers-on at the royal court were seen as parasites.
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parasitism
semiparasite
parasite
