antiparasitic
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɐ̃tipɐɾɐˈzitɐ/medium
an·ti·pa·ra·si·ta
Definition
A substance or agent that combats or prevents parasites.
Ivermectin is a powerful antiparasitic used in both humans and animals.
Regular use of an antiparasitic is recommended for pets.
Common collocations
antiparasitic agentantiparasitic treatmentbroad-spectrum antiparasitic
Etymology
De 'anti-' + 'parasita'.