Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a parasite by taking nourishment from another.

Having to do with or being a parasite (an animal or plant that gets nutrients by living on or in an organism of another species).

1620s, from Latin parasiticus, from Greek parasitikos "of or pertaining to a parasite; the trade of a parasite," from parasitos (see parasite). Biological sense is from 1731. Related: Parasi [..]

parasite-related (pop)

Acting as a parasite (adjective); but see also the expression parasitoidal.

(adj) relating to or caused by parasites(adj) of or pertaining to epenthesis(adj) of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another

Of, related to, or caused by a parasite.

To obtain nutrients necessary for life from another living organism. For example, a mosquito is a parasite of warm-blooded animals, including humans.

Having to do with or being a parasite (an animal or plant that gets nutrients by living on or in an organism of another species).

of or related to organisms that derive nourishment and protection from a host organism, but offer no benefit to the host in return and can be harmful; examples include lice, intestinal worms, and microscopic organisms, such as protozoa that cause amebic dysentery

Plants are connected to host plants and rely solely on them for energy, water, and nutritional requirements.