Ectoparasite and Parasite

Ectoparasite

Ectoparasite noun - Any external parasitic organism (as fleas).
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Synonyms for Ectoparasite

Parasite and ectoparasite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Parasite" instead a noun "Ectoparasite".

Parasite

Parasite noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Synonyms for Parasite

Ectoparasite and parasite are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Ectoparasite" with "Parasite", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: parasitical, parasitic, parasitism
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