Definition of Antiparasitic

1. Adjective. That counters infection by parasites ¹

2. Noun. A pesticide that counters infection by parasites ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Antiparasitic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Antiparasitic

1. Destructive to parasites. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiparasitic

antipain
antipapal
antipaparazzi
antiparallel
antiparallel strand
antiparallelly
antiparallelogram
antiparallelograms
antiparallels
antiparalytic
antiparalytical
antiparalytics
antiparamilitary
antiparasite
antiparasitic (current term)
antiparasitic agents
antiparasitics
antiparietal cell antibody
antiparkinson
antiparkinson agents
antiparkinsonian
antiparkinsonians
antiparkinsons
antiparticle
antiparticles
antiparties
antipartisan
antipartner

Literary usage of Antiparasitic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Modern Materia Medica: The Source, Chemical and Physical Properties (1911)
"It is used in Japan as an antiseptic, antiparasitic and general disinfectant and deodorant. ... antiparasitic ..."

2. The Clinical Journal (1904)
"... suitable treatment to the nasal mucosa, together with a local antiparasitic ointment to the affected area on the lip, speedily effects a complete cure. ..."

3. Squibb's Materia Medica by E.R. Squibb & Sons (1906)
"antiparasitic; especially in scabies. Ointment Sulphur Alkaline, Squibb No. ... antiparasitic and Antipruritic Dermic. Ointment Sulphur Compound, Squibb No. ..."

4. A Syllabus of Materia Medica by Warren Coleman (1906)
"antiparasitic. Syphilitic and other sores. ... antiparasitic. Inunction. Ung. h. oxidi rubri (red precipitate ointment). Uses. antiparasitic. ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Antiparasitic on Dictionary.com!Search for Antiparasitic on Thesaurus.com!Search for Antiparasitic on Google!Search for Antiparasitic on Wikipedia!

Search