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A parasitized organism in which the parasite thrives but does not undergo development.  

The former name for the roundworm genus Angiostrongylus.  

A condition in which the urethra has an opening through one side of the penis. A birth defect where the urethral opening is located on the side of the penis rather than at its tip.  

The special affinity of drugs or other agents for parasites.  

Having an attraction for parasites, especially certain drugs that act chiefly on parasites in the body.  

A disease or condition resulting from parasitism.  

One who specializes in the science of parasitology.  

To infest or infect with a parasite.  

The state or condition of being infected or infested with parasites. The concept that I shall endeavor to expound upon is the partial or complete reliance on the tissues of another living individual by an organism or virus in order to acquire its nutritional needs.