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PARASITE
(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 , spongerShe 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
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