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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

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

The federal agency has yet to link the latest diarrhea-causing parasitic outbreak to a specific product or location.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Years of withdrawal were brushed aside and left behind, as hanging ropes of parasitic moss.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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