endoparasite

endoparasite definition - medical

en·do·par·a·site (ĕnˌdō-părˈə-sītˌ)

noun
A parasite, such as a tapeworm or hookworm, living within the body of its host.

Related Forms:

  • enˌdo·par·a·sitˈic (-sĭtˈĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • enˌdo·parˈa·sit·ism (-sĭ-tĭzˌəm) noun

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