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