parasitologist

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noun

par·​a·​si·​tol·​o·​gist -ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce parasitologist (audio)
: a specialist in parasitology
especially : one who deals with the worm parasites of animals
plural parasitologies
: a branch of biology dealing with parasites and parasitism especially among animals

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“Parasitologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parasitologist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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