parasitization

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noun

Infestation by a parasite.

Scrabble 25

Meanings

nounparasitization (countable and uncountable, plural parasitizations)

plural parasitizations · alternative parasitisation

  1. countableuncountableInfestation by a parasite.
  2. countablerareuncountableThe process or result of becoming a parasite.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Translations

Portuguese parasitação
  • parasitaçãoinfestation by a parasite
Spanish parasitación
  • parasitacióninfestation by a parasite
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APA

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Chicago

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