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parasite

Noun

Meaning

• An organism that lives in or on another organism its host and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

Examples

• Tapeworms are parasites that can live in the human body.

• He referred to the corrupt officials as parasites on society.

• Plants often have parasites that can cause diseases.

parasite

Noun

Meaning

• An organism that lives in or on another organism its host and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

Examples

• Tapeworms are parasites that can live in the human body.

• He referred to the corrupt officials as parasites on society.

• Plants often have parasites that can cause diseases.