amebicide

/æmɛbɪsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance or agent that destroys or kills amoebas

“The hospital used amebicides to treat the patient with amoebic dysentery.”

Synonyms

  • amoebacide
  • amoebicide

Antonyms

  • amoeba promoter
  • amoeba stimulant