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intermediate host

n 1  :  a host which is normally used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle and in which it may multiply asexually but not sexually - compare DEFINITIVE HOST   2 a  :  RESERVOIR 2  b  :  VECTOR 2 .
 
 

 
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