Definition of Ectozoon

1. Noun. Any external parasitic organism (as fleas).

Exact synonyms: Ectoparasite, Ectozoan, Epizoan, Epizoon
Generic synonyms: Parasite
Specialized synonyms: Flea
Derivative terms: Ectozoan, Epizoan

Definition of Ectozoon

1. a parasite on the body of an animal [n -ZOA]

Medical Definition of Ectozoon

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Outside + an animal. See Epizoon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ectozoon

ectotherm
ectothermic
ectothermic
ectotherms
ectothrix
ectotoxin
ectotrophic
ectotrophic
ectotrophoblastic cavity
ectozoa
ectozoan
ectozoans
ectozoic
ectozoic
ectozoon (current term)
ectozoon (current term)
ectro-
ectrocheiry
ectrodactyly
ectrodactyly
ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome
ectrogenic
ectrogeny
ectromelia
ectromelia virus
ectromelic
ectropic
ectropion
ectropion uveae
ectropium

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