A person or other living organism that can be infected by a virus or other pathogen under natural conditions.
be the host of or for
the owner or manager of an inn
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
a vast multitude
archaic terms for army
any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
The consecrated wafer, believed to be the body of christ, which in the mass is offered as a sacrifice; also, the bread before consecration.
An army; a number of men gathered for war.
Any great number or multitude; a throng.
One who receives or entertains another, whether gratuitously or for compensation; one from whom another receives food, lodging, or entertainment; a landlord.
