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Parasite


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A parasite is an animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant (called the host). A parasite gets nourishment from its host without helping the host.


Last Updated: September 2, 2010
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics


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