antimalarial

/ˌæntɪˈmæliərɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in the prevention or treatment of malaria

“The doctor prescribed an antimalarial medication for the traveler.”

2. noun

a medicine or other substance used to prevent or treat malaria

“The antimalarial he took during his trip to Africa was highly effective.”

Synonyms

  • malaria preventive
  • malaria treatment

Antonyms

  • malaria-inducing
  • malarial