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Parasitic worm
Parasitic worms or helminths are a division of parasites which, unlike external parasites such as lice or fleas, live inside their host. They are worm-like organisms that live and feed off of a living host receiving nourishment and protection while disrupting its host's nutrient absorption, causing weakness and disease.
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