anti-parasitic

Kills internal invaders

Anti-parasitic describes substances or treatments that kill or inhibit parasites—organisms that live on or in a host at the host's expense.

Anti-parasitic medications target intestinal worms, protozoa, lice, or other parasites: The vet prescribed an anti-parasitic for the dog's heartworm.

Also spelled antiparasitic.

pharmaceutical

ivermectin

Antiparasitic medication for worms

veterinary

dewormer

Drug eliminating parasitic worms

  • heartwormCardiac parasitic nematode
  • fleaBlood-drinking jumping pest
  • tickParasitic eight-legged pest

mange · dip · drench · spot-on · livestock · cattle · sheep · equine · canine · feline

natural

wormwood

Bitter herb for absinthe

neem · clove · oregano · thyme · herbal · traditional · ayurvedic · folk · remedy · extract

agricultural

pesticide

Agent destroying harmful organisms

  • fumigantAirborne pest poison
  • cropCultivated agricultural plants
  • soilGround matter for planting

infestation · blight · integrated · organic · chemical · application · residue · harvest · yield · treatment

Opposites
effect on parasites

anti-parasiticparasitic

Exploiting a host organism

pathogenic · infective

medical function

anti-parasiticantibiotic

Bacteria-killing medication

antiviral · antifungal · antibacterial · antimicrobial · immunosuppressant

Family

antiparasitic, antiparasitics

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
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