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parasitic

[par-uh-sit-ik] / ˌpær əˈsɪt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
like a parasite
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Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe diarrhoea.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

“I think a lot of people are going to be making jokes about getting parasitic diarrhea from Taco Bell for the next 20 years,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Summer, a season of good eats and fresh produce, has been tainted by a rampant parasitic outbreak that’s made us all scared to indulge in a generous plate of Caesar salad.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

In last Friday’s newsletter, we told you about a foodborne parasitic outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across several states.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Park could tell her that he had lice and leprosy and parasitic worms living in his mouth, and she would still put on fresh ChapStick.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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