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endoparasite

/ɛndəʊˈpærəsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does endoparasite mean?

noun

An organism that lives inside another organism, often causing harm or obtaining nutrients at the expense of the host.

Example

"The endoparasite was feeding on the nutrients of its host, causing it to weaken and become vulnerable to disease."

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