parasite

An organism that lives in or on a host organism and benefits at the host's expense.

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Example

Certain parasites transmitted by mosquitoes cause malaria in tropical regions.

Synonyms

leechfreeloaderscroungerinvaderpathogencommensalorganismsponger

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