- plural of parasite.
parasites
Example Sentences
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Thirteen of the 14 dogs seized by the Newport Beach Beach Animal Control were puppies, including two 6-week-old golden retriever puppies that were in critical condition because of untreated parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Although they travel through different levels of the ocean, they often rise to the surface to rest, regulate their body temperature, or have parasites removed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The CJP, which has millions of followers on social media, emerged in May initially as a satirical response to Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly likening young people to "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Weight loss, inflammation, muscle and bone related illnesses, chemical imbalance due to kidney malfunction, infectious diseases caused by parasites were a few among them, he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
I step forward and peer closely at one of the small puddles, checking for signs of parasites.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
