intermediate host

ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət hoʊst

Definition

Definition of intermediate host - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

parasitology

TECH.

organism hosting a parasite during a non-sexual stage

TECH.

The snail acts as an intermediate host for the parasite..
Fish can also be an intermediate host for some parasites.
Identifying the intermediate host is crucial for controlling the disease.

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Expressions with intermediate

intermediate step

stage between the beginning and end

This is an intermediate step in the project.

intermediate school

school for children between elementary and high school

She attended an intermediate school before starting high school..

intermediate goods

products used as inputs to make other finished goods or services

The factory buys intermediate goods like steel sheets and electronic components.

intermediate filament

type of cytoskeletal component in cells

Intermediate filaments provide structural support to cells..

intermediate shaft

shaft placed between main parts to pass turning force or movement

The mechanic replaced the worn intermediate shaft in the steering column.

intermediate egret

medium-sized white heron found in various parts of the world

The intermediate egret waded through the shallow water searching for fish..

Expressions with host

heavenly host

large group of angels or celestial beings

The heavenly host sang praises in the night sky.

a host of

det.

a large number of something

There are a host of reasons why this might happen.

host with the most

person who is very welcoming and generous at social events

He is always the host with the most at parties.

a whole host of

det.

indicates a large number or variety of things

There are a whole host of reasons to visit the museum.

play host to

host an important event or visitor

The city will play host to the annual conference.

host country

country where an international event is held

Brazil was the host country for the 2016 Olympics.

host family

family that provides accommodation to guests

The host family welcomed the exchange student into their home.

co-host

share the role of hosting or organizing with another person

They will co-host the awards ceremony together.

host site

place that holds and organizes an event or activity

The city was chosen as the host site for the tournament.

radio host

person who presents and leads a show on the radio

The radio host asked listeners to call in with their opinions.

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metacercaria

biology

encysted stage of a fluke in an intermediate host

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French:hôte intermédiaire, ...
German:Zwischenwirt, ...
Italian:ospite intermedio, ...
Spanish:huésped intermediario, ...
Portuguese:hospedeiro intermediário, ...
Chinese:中间宿主, ...
Japanese:中間宿主, ...
Arabic:عائِل وَسيط, ...
Hebrew:מְאַרֵחַ בֵּינַיִם, ...
Russian:промежуточный хозяин, ...
Ukrainian:проміжний хазяїн, ...
Hindi:मध्यवर्ती मेज़बान, ...
Bengali:মধ্যবর্তী পোষক, ...
Catalan:hoste intermediari, ...
Czech:mezihostitel, ...
Danish:mellemvært, ...
Dutch:tussengastheer, ...
Greek:ενδιάμεσος ξενιστής, ...
Hungarian:köztigazda, ...
Khmer:ម្ចាស់ផ្ទុកកណ្ដាល, ...
Korean:중간 숙주, ...
Persian:میزبان واسط, ...
Polish:żywiciel pośredni, ...
Portuguese (BR):hospedeiro intermediário, ...
Romanian:gazdă intermediară, ...
Swedish:mellanvärd, ...
Thai:โฮสต์กลาง, ...
Turkish:ara konak, ...
Vietnamese:vật chủ trung gian, ...

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