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Definition of ectoparasite
: a parasite that lives on the exterior of its host
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All the cats had irritated, painful ears consistent with a contagious ectoparasite, the document stated.
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noun
ec·to·par·a·site
\ˌek-tō-ˈpar-ə-ˌsīt\
Medical Definition of ectoparasite
: a parasite that lives on the exterior of its host—compare endoparasite
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