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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

parasitosis

/pærəˈsɪtəsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does parasitosis mean?

noun

A disease caused by parasites, or a condition in which a parasite lives on or in a host organism.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a severe case of parasitosis caused by a tapeworm."

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