epizoism
əˈzoʊ adjective Biology.
externally parasitic.
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epizoic (ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of an animal or plant) growing or living on the exterior of a living animal |
| 2. | (of plants) having seeds or fruit dispersed by animals |
| epi'zoism | |
| —n | |
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| epizoic (ˌɛpɪˈzəʊɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of an animal or plant) growing or living on the exterior of a living animal |
| 2. | (of plants) having seeds or fruit dispersed by animals |
| epi'zoism | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
epizoic ep·i·zo·ic (ěp'ĭ-zō'ĭk)
adj.
Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.
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Science Dictionary
epizoic  (ěp'ĭ-zō'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Living or growing on the external surface of an animal. |
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