trichomonacide

/ˌtrɪkəˈmoʊnəˌsaɪd/
noun
  1. A substance or drug that kills trichomonads (parasitic protozoa).
    • New trichomonacides are being developed to fight drug-resistant strains.
    • The pharmacist explained that this trichomonacide must be taken for the full course.
    • Metronidazole is a common trichomonacide used to treat infections.
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