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Parasite
01
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
Examples
The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.
02
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Examples
He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
Lexical Tree
parasitic
parasitism
semiparasite
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