ParasiteWordNet Explorer
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noun
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
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any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
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any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
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plant living on another plant and obtaining organic nutriment from it
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a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
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a person who accepts the leadership of another