pseudoparasite

noun

pseu·​do·​par·​a·​site -ˈpar-ə-ˌsīt How to pronounce pseudoparasite (audio)
: an object or organism that resembles or is mistaken for a parasite
pseudoparasitic adjective

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“Pseudoparasite.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pseudoparasite. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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