ANTIMALARIAL Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word antimalarial. (close relations)
Definition of ANTIMALARIAL
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antiprotozoal | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa | ||||||||
preventive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • tending to prevent or hinder noun • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • an agent or device intended to prevent conception adjective satellite • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease | ||||||||
prophylactic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse adjective satellite • capable of preventing conception or impregnation • warding off • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease | ||||||||
protective | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful | ||||||||
antiparasitic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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antimalarial drug | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria |