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Parasitologist
A Parasitologist (pronunciation: /ˌpærəsɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/) is a scientist who studies parasites and their biology, life cycle, and the relationship with their hosts. The field of study is known as Parasitology.
Etymology
The term "Parasitologist" is derived from the Greek words "parasitos" meaning "one who eats at the table of another" and "logos" meaning "study".
Related Terms
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
- Host: An organism that harbors a parasitic, a mutualistic, or a commensalist guest (symbiont), typically providing nourishment and shelter.
- Parasitology: The study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.
- Ectoparasite: A parasite that lives on the surface of its host.
- Endoparasite: A parasite that lives inside the body of its host.
- Vector: An organism that does not cause disease itself but which spreads infection by conveying pathogens from one host to another.
- Zoonosis: A disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parasitologist
- Wikipedia's article - Parasitologist
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