What is another word for filaricide?
Pronunciation: [fɪlˈaɹɪsˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Filaricide is a term that is used in the field of medicine to describe a medication or treatment that is used to kill filarial worms in the body. Filarial worms are parasitic worms that can cause a variety of health problems and diseases such as lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and loiasis. Some synonyms for filaricide include antifilarial, anthelmintic, and anti-worm medication. Other related terms include microfilaricide, which is a medication that kills the immature larvae of filarial worms, and macrofilaricide, which is a medication that kills the adult worms. These synonyms are important in helping healthcare professionals understand the appropriate treatment options for patients with filarial infections.
