epizoology

/ɛpɪˌzoʊɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of zoology that deals with the study of parasites and their hosts.

“The researcher is an expert in epizoology and has written several papers on the topic.”

Synonyms

  • parasitology
  • zooparasitology

Antonyms

  • autotomy