host (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 05
def an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite
def it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
Outgoing links
Hypernym organism, being
Antonym host → parasite
Hyponym intermediate host; definitive host
Incoming links
Hyponym organism, being
Antonym parasite → host
Hypernym intermediate host; definitive host

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