parasitic
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of parasites.
antiparasitic
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a word derived from
parasitic.
Example Sentences
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Ivermectin is an injectable antiparasitic medication that is conditionally approved by the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
One of those five dogs died, while the other four recovered thanks to treatment that included antiparasitic drugs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses can all develop resistance to antibiotic, antifungal, antiparasitic or antiviral drugs.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2024
As one example, Pesapane said, tick inspections of livestock could provide a window for application of an antiparasitic agent to eliminate the risk of transporting the exotic arachnids across multiple state lines.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2023
Spottiswoode and her colleagues started the patient on an aggressive suite of antiparasitic, antibacterial, and antifungal drugs delivered via 47 daily pills and an intravenous drip.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 2, 2023
