scabicidal

/skæbɪˈsaɪdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or capable of destroying scabies, a highly contagious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.

“The doctor recommended a scabicidal cream to treat the infected patient.”

2. noun

a substance or agent with scabicidal properties.

“The pharmacy sold various scabicidal products for treating scabies.”

Synonyms

  • anthelminthic
  • scabicous

Antonyms

  • scabific
  • scabigenic