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microparasite

[ mahy-kroh-par-uh-sahyt ]

noun

  1. a parasitic microorganism.


microparasite

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt; ˌmaɪkrəʊˌpærəˈsɪtɪk /

noun

  1. any parasitic microorganism


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Derived Forms

  • microparasitic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • mi·cro·par·a·sit·ic [mahy-kroh-par-, uh, -, sit, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of microparasite1

First recorded in 1880–85; micro- + parasite

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