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Parasitic

Definition

Relating to or resembling a parasite, which is an organism that lives on or in another organism and gets its food from it, often harming the host in the process.

Example Sentences

1The parasitic wasp lays its eggs inside the body of a caterpillar, where they feed on the caterpillar's internal organs.
2Is the relationship between the two companies parasitic, with one benefiting at the expense of the other?
3The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms were caused by a parasitic infection that she had contracted while traveling abroad.
4If you don't take steps to protect your computer, it can become vulnerable to parasitic malware that can steal your personal data.
5There are many examples of parasitic relationships in nature, such as the remora fish that attaches itself to sharks and feeds on their leftover food.

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