/pærəˈmɛrɪk/ (pah-ruh-MER-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a paramecium (a type of unicellular organism)

“The scientist studied the parameric organism under a microscope.”

2. noun

a paramecium (a type of unicellular organism)

“The parameric was identified as a distinct species.”

3. noun

a cell or organism that is parasitic and has cilia (hair-like appendages)

“The parameric cells in the sample were analyzed for their structure.”