microparasite

[ mahy-kroh-par-uh-sahyt ]

noun

1. a parasitic microorganism.

microparasite

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˌpærəˈsɪtɪk; ˌmaɪkrəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt /

noun

1. any parasitic microorganism

Derived Forms

• microparasitic, adjective

Other Words From

• mi·cro·par·a·sit·ic [mahy-kroh-par-, uh, -, sit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microparasite¹

First recorded in 1880–85; micro- + parasite