Found 2 items, similar to parasitism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: parasitism parasitism n : the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Parasitism Parasitism \Par"a*si`tism\ (p[a^]r"[.a]*s[imac]`t[i^]z'm; 277), n. [Cf. F. parasitisme.] [1913 Webster] 1. The state or behavior of a parasite; the act of a parasite. “Court parasitism.” --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot. & Zo["o]l.) The state of being parasitic. [1913 Webster]