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ep⋅i⋅zo⋅ic

  [ep-uh-zoh-ik]
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–adjective Biology.
externally parasitic.
Origin:
1855–60; epizo(on) + -ic

Related forms:
ep⋅i⋅zo⋅ism, noun
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ep·i·zo·ic   (ěp'ĭ-zō'ĭk)   
adj.  Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.
ep'i·zo'ism n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: epi·zo·ic
Pronunciation: "ep-&-'zO-ik
Function: adjective
: dwelling upon the body of an animal —epi·zo·ism /-"iz-&m/ noun —epi·zo·ite /-"It/ noun
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epizoic ep·i·zo·ic (ěp'ĭ-zō'ĭk)
adj.
Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.

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epizoic   (ěp'ĭ-zō'ĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Living or growing on the external surface of an animal.
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