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parasitism
noun par·a·sit·ism \ˈper-ə-sə-ˌti-zəm, -ˌsī-, ˌpa-rə-\
Definition of PARASITISM
1
: the behavior of a parasite
2
: an intimate association between organisms of two or more kinds; especially : one in which a parasite obtains benefits from a host which it usually injures
3
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First Known Use of PARASITISM
circa 1611
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parasitism
noun par·a·sit·ism \ˈpar-ə-sə-ˌtiz-əm, -ˌsīt-ˌiz-\
Medical Definition of PARASITISM
1
: an intimate association between organisms of two or more kinds; especially : one in which a parasite obtains benefits from a host which it usually injures
2
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