parasite
noun
an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment.
parasites
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pluralof parasite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Our host, sitting alongside his “BioCharger” machine, prepared us for a session in which he would rid us of parasites inside the body and also parasites out in the world.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
For example, before vaccines kick in, sharing a litter box with another house cat risks transferring parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"One of my takeaway conclusions from the Science paper was that many Greenland sharks have parasites attached to their eyes -- which could impair their vision," she says.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
They’ve traveled by ground and plane, across seven different eastern U.S. states, for one purpose: to be tested for parasites, including cyclospora.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Moving every day also keeps the cows healthier, because they can get away from their droppings, which can contain unhealthy parasites.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
