taeniacide

/ˌteɪniˈɑːsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or agent that kills tapeworms, especially one that kills Taenia species.

“The taeniacide used on the patient was highly effective in eliminating the parasite.”

Synonyms

  • parasite eliminator
  • tapeworm killer

Antonyms

  • parasite feeder
  • tapeworm host