Parasite

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 the host.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: August 30, 2012
Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics

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