epizoic en · ADJ
Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, from New Latin, from epizoon + -ic = epi- + zoic.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, of a microorganism, usually) Growing on the surface of an animal host, as: ▸ In a nonparasitic way, using an animal's skin as a microhabitat.
- (not-comparable, of a microorganism, uncommon) Growing on the surface of an animal host, as: ▸ In a parasitic way, as an external parasite.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epizooic | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
it epizoico (growing on the surface of an animal host)