antiprotozoal drug
noun phrase
Meaning
A medication specifically designed to destroy or inhibit the growth of single-celled eukaryotic organisms known as protozoa.
Examples
- Medical researchers are working to develop a more effective antiprotozoal drug to combat resistant strains of malaria.
- Patients suffering from severe giardiasis usually require a targeted antiprotozoal drug to resolve their symptoms.
Synonyms: antiparasitic, antiprotozoal