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anthropophilic (medicine)


anthropophilic
Human-seeking or human-preferring, especially with Reference to: 1) bloodsucking arthropods, denoting the preference of a parasite for the human host as a source of blood or tissues over an animal host; and 2) dermatophytic fungi which grow preferentially on humans rather than Other animals.

Origin: anthropo-+ G. Phileo, to love


Zoanthus (medicine)


zoanthus
<zoology> A genus of Actinaria, including numerous species, found mostly in tropical seas. The zooids or polyps resemble small, elongated actinias united together at their bases by fleshy stolons, and thus forming extensive groups. The tentacles are small and bright coloured.

Origin: NL. See Zoantharia.

Source: Websters Dictionary