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parasitism
noun
(par-a-sit-ism)
the behavior of a parasite
parasitism
noun
(par-a-sit-ism)
an intimate association between organisms of two or more kinds; especially : one in which a parasite obtains benefits from a host which it usually injures
parasitism
noun
(par-a-sit-ism)
parasitosis
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