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ep·i·zo·on (

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-z

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n)

n. pl. ep·i·zo·a (-z

)

An epizoic organism.

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Noun

1.

epizoon - any external parasitic organism (as fleas)

ectoparasite, ectozoan, ectozoon, epizoan

parasite - an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

flea - any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

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