Parasite
01
parasit, parasitisk organism
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
Exempel
Scientists are studying the life cycle of the parasite to develop better treatments and preventative measures for the diseases it causes.
Forskare studerar parasitens livscykel för att utveckla bättre behandlingar och förebyggande åtgärder mot de sjukdomar den orsakar.
02
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Exempel
Parasites in the business world feed on others' hard work.
Lexikalt Träd
parasitic
parasitism
semiparasite
parasite
