Definition

The branch of science that studies parasites and their relationships with their hosts.

Example

She decided to specialize in parasitology to better understand how parasites affect animal health.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about studying parasitology?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, it's fascinating how parasites affect animals and ecosystems.

Definitely! I can see how that would be a unique field to explore.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parasitology → It is formed from "parasitos" (Greek, meaning one who eats at another's table) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word refers to the study of organisms that live on or in a host and benefit at the host's expense.

Memory Tip

Think of 'parasitos', which describes an organism that feeds off another, and '-logy', which means study. This helps you remember that parasitology is the study of such organisms.

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