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parasitology

/ˌpærəˈsɪtɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does parasitology mean?

noun

The branch of biology dealing with the study of parasites and their interactions with hosts.

Example

"The parasitology department at the university is conducting research on the effects of climate change on parasite populations."

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