nonparasitic

adjective

non·​par·​a·​sit·​ic ˌnän-ˌper-ə-ˈsi-tik How to pronounce nonparasitic (audio)
-ˌpa-rə-
: not relating to, being, or caused by a parasite : not parasitic
nonparasitic worms
a nonparasitic cyst

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonparasitic was circa 1836

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“Nonparasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonparasitic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

nonparasitic

adjective
non·​par·​a·​sit·​ic -ˌpar-ə-ˈsit-ik How to pronounce nonparasitic (audio)
: not parasitic
especially : not caused by parasites
nonparasitic diseases
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