Ascaricidal

/ˌæskərɪˈsaɪdəl/ adjective

Having the power to kill or destroy parasitic roundworms, especially those of the genus Ascaris.

From ascaris (roundworm) plus -cidal (from Latin caedere, to kill), following the pattern of words like 'insecticide.' This term became common in pharmacology and medicine as treatments for parasitic infections were developed.

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