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parasitic
01
relating to organisms that live on or inside other organisms, benefiting at the expense of their hosts
Examples
Parasitic organisms, like ticks and tapeworms, depend on other living beings for their survival and reproduction.
Malaria is caused by a parasitic protozoan transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
02
relating to or caused by parasites
03
of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
Lexical Tree
nonparasitic
semiparasitic
parasitic
parasite
