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Definition of Ectoparasite
1. Noun. Any external parasitic organism (as fleas).
Exact synonyms: Ectozoan, Ectozoon, Epizoan, Epizoon
Generic synonyms: Parasite
Specialized synonyms: Flea
Derivative terms: Ectozoan, Epizoan
Generic synonyms: Parasite
Specialized synonyms: Flea
Derivative terms: Ectozoan, Epizoan
Definition of Ectoparasite
1. n. Any parasite which lives on the exterior of animals; -- opposed to endoparasite.
Definition of Ectoparasite
1. Noun. A parasite that lives on the surface of a host organism; such as the demodex mite which lives in human hair and eyelashes. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ectoparasite
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Medical Definition of Ectoparasite
1. A parasite that lives on the outside of its host rather than within the host's body. Fleas and lice are examples. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ectoparasite
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