parasiticide

[ par-uh-sit-uh-sahyd ]

/ ˌpær əˈsɪt əˌsaɪd /

noun

an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.

adjective

destructive to parasites.

Nearby words

parasitic, parasitic cyst, parasitic male, parasitic melanoderma, parasitic oscillation, parasiticide, parasitism, parasitize, parasitogenic, parasitoid, parasitoidism

Origin of parasiticide

First recorded in 1860–65; parasite + -i- + -cide

Related forms

par·a·sit·i·cid·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for parasiticide

It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883|Various
The parasiticide usually relied on is the officinal sulphur ointment of the United States pharmacopœia.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley

British Dictionary definitions for parasiticide

parasiticide

/ (ˌpærəˈsɪtɪˌsaɪd) /

noun

any substance capable of destroying parasites

adjective

destructive to parasites

Derived Forms

parasiticidal, adjective

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Medicine definitions for parasiticide

parasiticide

[ păr′ə-sĭt′ĭ-sīd′ ]

n.

An agent or preparation used to destroy parasites.

adj.

Destructive to parasites.

Related forms

par′a•sit′i•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.