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parasitization

parasitization

8.6
One organism living on or in another and harming it
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəˌsaɪtəˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : parasitización
  • The study revealed the extent of parasitization of the host organism, which significantly affected its health and reproductive success.

Examples

  • One of the first studies that demonstrated parasitization of the placenta by P. falciparum was conducted in Latin America (4) and reported serious adverse outcomes, such as miscarriages late in pregnancy or stillbirths.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Researchers observed the parasitization process occurring when a parasite infiltrated the tissues of its prey, leading to detrimental effects.

  • The documentary explained the harmful effects of parasitization as it detailed how parasites exploit their hosts for survival.

Synonyms

parasitism
vsparasitization
  • Specialized
3 7.6

A relationship where one living thing lives on or in another and harms it

describes the active process of living on or in another organism

Surface Forms

parasitization singular
parasitizations plural

Morphology

parasitization = parasitize (semi-transparent) = parasite + ize + ation

The word is a regular noun formation from the verb 'parasitize' with the process suffix '-ation'.

Etymology

Parasitization comes from Greek parts para- meaning 'beside' and sitos meaning 'food', because a parasite was originally someone who ate at another person's table. That's why parasitization describes a living thing that lives on or in another and takes its food or energy, often causing harm.