parasitic
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of parasites.
antiparasitic
-
a word derived from
parasitic.
Example Sentences
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In many cases, one dose of ivermectin or another antiparasitic drug can effectively treat an animal for screwworm.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Isoxazoline drugs are a relatively new class of antiparasitic medications prescribed by veterinarians around the world to protect pets from fleas and ticks.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2026
In addition to herbal supplements, however, some cleanses include ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug used to treat river blindness and elephantitis, which leads to the painful enlargement of body parts.
From Salon ● May 18, 2025
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
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
