1. the process or act of becoming parasitic or of being infested by a parasite
Usage: commonly used in biology and ecology contexts
2. the state or condition of being parasitized; the relationship between a parasite and its host
Usage: technical term in parasitology

Examples

• The parasitization of the insect population by wasps helped control the pest outbreak.
• Scientists studied the parasitization rates in different fish species across the lake.
• Parasitization can weaken a host organism and affect its survival and reproduction.
• The degree of parasitization varied significantly among the sampled animals.
• Researchers documented the parasitization process over several months in the laboratory.
• Parasitization by certain fungi can reduce crop yields substantially.