1. a parasite that lives inside the body of its host
Usage: biology

Examples

• Tapeworms are common endoparasites found in the intestines of mammals.
• The veterinarian tested the dog for endoparasites during the annual checkup.
• Many endoparasites have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts.
• Malaria is caused by an endoparasite that infects red blood cells.
• The fish showed signs of infection from an endoparasite in its digestive system.
• Scientists study endoparasites to understand host-parasite relationships.