Parasitize
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Parasitize is a verb meaning (biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.
Meaning
(biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.
More Meanings
- To behave as a parasite more generally.
Word Forms
- parasitizes
- parasitizing
- parasitized
- parasitise
Synonyms for parasitize
Depending on context, synonyms include mooch, leech, sponge, suck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperparasitise, superparasitize, hyperparasitize, ectoparasitize, ectoparasitise, bioinvade.
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