malarioid

/ˌmæləriˈɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to malaria

“The malarioid symptoms of the disease were prevalent in tropical areas.”

2. noun

a substance or agent that resembles or is related to malaria

“The researchers studied the malarioid compounds in the new medicine.”

Synonyms

  • malaria-like
  • malarial

Antonyms

  • antimalarial