Definition

A type of parasite that lives inside the body of another organism, often in its internal organs or tissues.

Example

The doctor explained that the endoparasite could cause various health issues for the host.

Conversation

I just read about an endoparasite that can live inside humans.

Really? That sounds a bit scary!

Yeah, it’s wild how some creatures can thrive in our bodies like that.

Nature is fascinating, but also a little creepy sometimes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Endoparasite → It is formed from "endo-" (from Greek "endon", meaning within) and "parasite" (from Greek "parasitos", meaning one who eats at another's table). The word "endoparasite" refers to an organism that lives within another organism, deriving nourishment from it.

Memory Tip

Think of an organism living 'within' ('endo-') another organism and 'feeding off' ('parasite') it — that's what an endoparasite does.

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