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parasite - Dictionary definition and meaning for parasite

PARASITE

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  • (noun) an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

    Once the cells become infected by the parasite, there are no hopes of recovery. -added by naila_inlas

  • (noun) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

    synonyms : leech , sponge , sponger

    She always stuck to him like a parasite, never letting go for even a minute. -added by naila_inlas

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Mnemonics for parasite

  • (Tag: ) para (Skt) means other. Site means place to build home.
    Parasite means: insect living on other person's body.

    added by garrulous    editEdit Mnemonic

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