epizoon en · NOUN
Etymology
From epi- + -zoon.
Meanings
- (usually) A microorganism (such as a yeast-type fungus or a protozoon) that grows on the surface of an animal host, as: ▸ In a nonparasitic way, using an animal's skin as a microhabitat.
- (uncommon) A microorganism (such as a yeast-type fungus or a protozoon) that grows on the surface of an animal host, as: ▸ In a parasitic way, as an external parasite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epizoons | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| epizoa | Number=Plur | lexicographic |