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parasite

[par-uh-sahyt] / ˈpær əˌsaɪt /


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However, the parasite has advanced northward in spite of these efforts.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Bad news for cattle ranchers: A calf in southern Texas tested positive for the New World screwworm, the first detection of the fly-borne parasite in U.S. livestock in 60 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Another common infection came from Hepatozoon spp., a tick borne parasite found in 53% of the animals.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

My forehead had become host to an alien parasite: the biggest pimple I’d ever had in my entire life.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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