hydatic

/hɪˈdætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by water or a watery fluid

“The hydatic properties of the new serum helped to heal the patient’s wounds quickly.”

2. noun

a hydatic disease, such as epimastidiosis, caused by a protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with hydatic disease after examining the lab results.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic
  • hydrophilic

Antonyms

  • hydrophobic
  • xeric