parasitic

[ par-uh-sit-ik ]
/ ˌpær əˈsɪt ɪk /
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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of parasites.
(of diseases) due to parasites.
Phonetics. excrescent(def 2).
Sometimes par·a·sit·i·cal.

Origin of parasitic

1620–30; < Latin parasīticus < Greek parasītikós. See parasite, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM parasitic

Words nearby parasitic

parasinoidal, parasinoidal sinus, parasite, parasite drag, parasitemia, parasitic, parasitic cyst, parasitic male, parasitic melanoderma, parasitic oscillation, parasiticide

Words related to parasitical

bumming, leeching, sponging, abject, beggarly, complacent, compliant, cringing, deferential, fawning, flattering, ingratiating, menial, obeisant, oily, prostrate, respectful, servile, slavish, spineless

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Medical definitions for parasitical

parasitic
[ păr′ə-sĭt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a parasite.
Caused by a parasite.