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

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

The powdered seeds make a useful parasiticide especially when used on the scalp, but it is necessary to avoid getting any of the drug in the eyes on account of its irritant effect.

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

The drug is a feeble parasiticide, and has been used locally in the treatment of ringworm.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various