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antiparasitic

antiparasitic

4.9
A treatment that kills or stops parasites in animals and people
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˈpærəˌsɪtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antiparasitario
  • The easily regulatory time varies, creating some effects on their antiparasitic, and especially on the effectiveness of the protective pretense effects of Aciphex.
  • antiparasitic agent

So, you know, herbs like astragalus are not antiparasitic in nature, but they are tonifying their strengthening of your organs.

Examples

  • So, you know, herbs like astragalus are not antiparasitic in nature, but they are tonifying their strengthening of your organs.

    Dr. Josh Axe

  • To treat the infection, the doctor prescribed an antiparasitic medication that effectively eliminates parasites.

  • This antiparasitic treatment is crucial for protecting livestock from harmful parasites.

  • Natural remedies may not always be effective, so it is important to use a proven antiparasitic drug when necessary.

Synonyms

parasiticidal
vsantiparasitic
  • Specialized
9.3

Able to kill worms and tiny animals that live on or inside people and animals

also inhibits or stops parasite growth rather than only killing them

How Effective

potent
119 5.5
antiparasitic
  • Specialized
4.9
effective
  • Formal
165 3.0
weak
22 1.3
ineffective
90 3.4

Surface Forms

antiparasitic positive

Morphology

antiparasitic = parasitic (transparent) = anti + parasite + ic

Adding anti- to parasitic yields the straightforward meaning 'against parasites'.

Etymology

Antiparasitic joins anti- 'against' and parasite 'a living thing that lives on or in another and takes its food'. So antiparasitic describes a treatment or substance that fights or stops parasites.