antiscabious (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪˈskeɪbɪəs/
Definition
A medication or treatment that prevents or cures scabies, a contagious skin disease caused by a mite.
Examples
The new antiscabious cream was highly effective in treating scabies outbreaks in the community.
Antiscabious medications are usually applied topically to the affected area.
The doctor recommended an antiscabious shampoo to treat the patient's scabies infestation.
How to Use antiscabious
- antiscabious medication (noun phrase)
- a medication used to treat scabies — "The doctor prescribed an antiscabious medication to treat the patient's scabies."
- antiscabious treatment (noun phrase)
- a treatment used to cure scabies — "The hospital used an antiscabious treatment to control the scabies outbreak."
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