parasitology
/ˌpɛrəsɪˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of biology that deals with parasites and their relationships with host organisms.
- The textbook covers the basics of parasitology, from protozoa to worms.
- Parasitology helps us understand diseases like malaria and schistosomiasis.
- She decided to major in parasitology after a trip to a tropical country.