Medical term:

parasitic

par·a·sit·ic

(par'ă-sit'ik), Do not confuse this word with paracytic or paracystic.

1. Relating to or of the nature of a parasite.

2. Denoting organisms that normally grow only in or on the living body of a host.

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parasitic

(păr′ə-sĭt′ĭk) also

parasitical

(-ĭ-kəl)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a parasite.

2. Caused by a parasite: parasitic diseases.

par′a·sit′i·cal·ly adv.

par·a·sit·ic

(par'ă-sit'ik)

1. Relating to or of the nature of a parasite.

2. Denoting organisms that normally grow only in or on the living body of a host.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Parasitic

Of, or relating to a parasite.

Mentioned in: Antihelminthic Drugs

Patient discussion about parasitic

Q. is an Amoeba dangerous?? and how can i get rid of it? my son is in Peru, he called and told me he got an Amoeba..i have no idea if it's dangerous or not, and how to get rid of it. and what kinds of food he needs to avoid.I'll appreciate help!

A. oooo...an Amoeba is a nasty one...but not so dangerous! it's a one celled parasite which gets into your body if you eat in restaurants that the cook doesn't wash hands after going to the bathroom..it multiplies in your intestine and makes you diarrhea like hell. but if you'll treat it right it will go away as nothing happened. if you don't it can give you liver cyst. and that's not good. he should see a Dr.

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