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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.
Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
02
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Examples
He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
The hangers-on at the royal court were seen as parasites.
Lexical Tree
parasitic
parasitism
semiparasite
parasite
