parasitology

par·a·si·tol·o·gy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-sahy-tol-uh-jee, -si-]
- /ˌpær ə saɪˈtɒl ə dʒi, -sɪ-/
- /pˌarəsɪtˈɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-sahy-tol-uh-jee, -si-]
- /ˌpær ə saɪˈtɒl ə dʒi, -sɪ-/

Definitions of parasitology word

noun parasitology the branch of biology dealing with parasites and the effects of parasitism. 1
noun parasitology the branch of biology that is concerned with the study of parasites 0
noun parasitology the science dealing with parasites and parasitism 0

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Origin of parasitology

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; parasite + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Parasitology

noun

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parasitology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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