paratenesis

[ păr′ə-tə-nē′sĭs ]

n.

The passage of a parasite by one or a series of hosts with no effect on the completion of the life cycle of the parasite.

Nearby words

polycarpellary, polycarpic, polycarpous, polycentric, polycentrism, paratenesis, polychasium, polychlorinated biphenyl, polychondritis, polychromasia, polychromatic

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