parasiticide

[par-uh-sit-uh-sahyd]

noun

an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.

adjective

destructive to parasites.

Origin of parasiticide

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

Related formspar·a·sit·i·cid·al, adjective

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Historical Examples of 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

noun

any substance capable of destroying parasites

adjective

destructive to parasites

Derived Formsparasiticidal, adjective

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parasiticide in Medicine

parasiticide

[păr′ə-sĭt′ĭ-sīd′]

n.

An agent or preparation used to destroy parasites.

adj.

Destructive to parasites.

Related formspar′a•sit′i•cid′al (-sīd′l) adj.