intermediate host

/ˌˈɪntərˌˈmidiət hoʊst/
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Other forms: intermediate hosts

Definitions of intermediate host
  1. noun
    a host that is used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle
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    an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
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