ectophyte
[ ek-tuh-fahyt ]
/ ˈɛk təˌfaɪt /
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noun
a parasitic plant growing on an animal or another plant.
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OTHER WORDS FROM ectophyte
ec·to·phyt·ic [ek-tuh-fit-ik], /ˌɛk təˈfɪt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby ectophyte
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British Dictionary definitions for ectophyte
ectophyte
/ (ˈɛktəʊˌfaɪt) /
noun
a parasitic plant that lives on the surface of its host
Derived forms of ectophyte
ectophytic (ˌɛktəʊˈfɪtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for ectophyte
ectophyte
[ ĕk′tə-fīt′ ]
n.
A plant parasite of the skin, such as ringworm.
Other words from ectophyte
ec•to•phyt′ic (-fĭt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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