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P

an intermediate host where no development of the parasite occurs; the paratenic host is ingested by the final host for completion of the life cycle

route of administration other than gastrointestinal tract

nutrition that is given intravenously

the process of giving birth

movement of molecules down a concentration gradient without energy use

a disease-producing organism

the origin and development of disease

capable of causing disease

the ability of X-rays to penetrate tissue i.e. their energy affected by kV setting

zone of unsharpness or blurring on a radiograph