intermediate host

in·ter·me·di·ate host

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Definitions of intermediate host words

noun intermediate host the host in which a parasite undergoes development but does not reach sexual maturity. 1
noun intermediate host an animal that acts as host to a parasite that has not yet become sexually mature 0
noun intermediate host the organism on or in which a parasite lives during an immature stage 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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