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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 or killing the host.
Last Updated:
September 11, 2008- Author:
- Debby Golonka, MPH
- Medical Review:
- Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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