paratenic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰτείνω (parateínō, “to stretch out along, beside or near; to continue life, live”) +‎ -ic, from πᾰρᾰ- (para-, “beside, by”) +‎ τείνω (teínō, “to stretch, pull tight”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpæɹ.əˈtɛn.ɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

Adjective

paratenic (not comparable)

1. (ecology, of a host) Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle.

Anagrams

• Patna rice, parciante