Author: Glossary
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Paratenic host
A parasitized organism in which the parasite thrives but does not undergo development.
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Parastrongylus
The former name for the roundworm genus Angiostrongylus.
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Paraspadias
A condition in which the urethra has an opening through one side of the penis. A birth defect where the urethral opening is located on the side of the penis rather than at its tip.
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Parasitotropism
The special affinity of drugs or other agents for parasites.
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Parasitotropic
Having an attraction for parasites, especially certain drugs that act chiefly on parasites in the body.
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Delusional parasitosis
The psychotic obsession or belief that one is infested with insects or parasites.
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Parasitosis
A disease or condition resulting from parasitism.
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Parasitologist
One who specializes in the science of parasitology.
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Parasitize
To infest or infect with a parasite.
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Parasitism
The state or condition of being infected or infested with parasites. The concept that I shall endeavor to expound upon is the partial or complete reliance on the tissues of another living individual by an organism or virus in order to acquire its nutritional needs.