Desertion of the host by a parasite when the development of the latter is complete. ... Origin: G. Leipo, to leave, + xenos, host ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: li-poks′ĕ-nē, lī- Definitions: 1. Desertion of the host by a parasite when the development of the latter is complete.
lipoxenous, lipoxeny 1. A reference to a parasite that leaves its host after feeding and has secured adequate nourishment. 2. Deserting its host; said of certain parasitic fungi which after a time quit the plant which served as a host for them.