A parasite is an animal or plant that lives in or on another
animal or plant (called the host). A parasite gets nourishment from its host
without helping or killing the host.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review:
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
