Reservoir host
reservoir host n.
A host that serves as a source of infection and potential reinfection of humans and as a means of sustaining a parasite when it is not infecting humans.
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- Reset
verb (used with object), reset, resetting. 1. to set again: to reset an alarm clock. 2. to set back the odometer on (an auto or other vehicle) to a lower reading: a used-car dealer charged with resetting his cars. verb (used without object), reset, resetting. 3. to become set again: The alarm bell resets automatically. […]
- Resetting
verb (used with object), reset, resetting. 1. to set again: to reset an alarm clock. 2. to set back the odometer on (an auto or other vehicle) to a lower reading: a used-car dealer charged with resetting his cars. verb (used without object), reset, resetting. 3. to become set again: The alarm bell resets automatically. […]