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hemiparasite

semiparasite

/ (ˌhɛmɪˈpærɪˌsaɪt) /

noun

a parasitic plant, such as mistletoe, that carries out photosynthesis but also obtains food from its host
an organism that can live independently or parasitically

Nearby words

  1. hemiopia,
  2. hemiopic,
  3. hemiopic pupillary reaction,
  4. hemiparanesthesia,
  5. hemiparaplegia,
  6. hemiparesis,
  7. hemipelvectomy,
  8. hemiplankton,
  9. hemiplegia,
  10. hemiplegic gait
Derived Formshemiparasitic (ˌhɛmɪˌpærəˈsɪtɪk), adjective
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Science definitions for hemiparasite

hemiparasite

[ hĕm′ĭ-păr′ə-sīt′ ]

A plant, such as mistletoe, that obtains some nourishment from its host but also carries on photosynthesis.
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