parasiticide

American  

[par-uh-sit-uh-sahyd] / ˌpær əˈsɪt əˌsaɪd /

noun

1. an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.

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adjective

1. destructive to parasites.

parasiticide British  

/ ˌpærəˈsɪtɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. any substance capable of destroying parasites

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adjective

1. destructive to parasites

Other Word Forms

• parasiticidal adjective

Etymology

Origin of parasiticide

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

Example Sentences

Once Mr. Bow spotted the lice, he escorted me to a delousing shower room in the hospital and I washed with a parasiticide that smelled like licorice.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

It is useful also locally in rheumatic affections as a resolvent and anodyne, in acne, and as a parasiticide.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 by Various

The frequent or constant application of a mild antiseptic lotion, such as boric acid and resorcin, or of a mild parasiticide ointment will generally bring the disease gradually to an end.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman

In the Pharmacopœia of India is given the formula for a parasiticide ointment, highly recommended in the treatment of pediculi: Unguentum anamirtæ: 4 grams Cocculus berries, powdered, 30 grams Vaseline.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

When warts are numerous and close together parasiticide applications can be daily made to the whole affected region.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman