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commensalism

noun
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Definition of commensalism

: a relation between two kinds of organisms in which one obtains food or other benefits from the other without damaging or benefiting it

First Known Use of commensalism

1870, in the meaning defined above

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commensalism

noun
com路​men路​sal路​ism | \ -s蓹-藢liz-蓹m How to pronounce commensalism (audio) \

Medical Definition of commensalism

: a relation between two kinds of organisms in which one obtains food or other benefits from the other without damaging or benefiting it

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