Definition

A person who studies parasites and their effects on hosts.

Example

The parasitologist conducted research on the life cycle of various parasites.

Conversation

Have you ever met a parasitologist?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They study parasites and how they affect their hosts.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parasitologist → It is formed from "parasite" (from Greek "parasitos", meaning one who eats at another's table) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A parasitologist is someone who studies parasites, organisms that live on or in a host and benefit at the host's expense.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies 'parasites' — 'para-' means alongside or at another's table, and '-logist' means a person who studies. This helps you remember that a parasitologist focuses on organisms that thrive by living off others.

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