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epizoic

adjective epi·zo·ic \ ˌe-pə-ˈzō-ik \

Definition of epizoic

: living upon the body of an animal
  • an epizoic plant
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epizoite

play \ˌe-pə-ˈzō-ˌīt\ noun

First Known Use of epizoic

circa 1857

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epizoic

adjective epi·zo·ic \ ˌep-ə-ˈzō-ik \

medical Definition of epizoic

: dwelling upon the body of an animal
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epizoism

play \-ˌiz-əm\ noun
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epizoite

play \-ˌīt\ noun

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