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Definition of Parasita

1. n. pl. An artificial group formerly made for parasitic insects, as lice, ticks, mites, etc.

Medical Definition of Parasita

1. An artificial group formerly made for parasitic insects, as lice, ticks, mites, etc. A division of copepod Crustacea, having a sucking mouth, as the lerneans. They are mostly parasites on fishes. Synonym: Siphonostomata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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