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Antiparasitic Agent
Definition 1
Any agent that is effective against infections caused by parasitic organisms and is able to inhibit their growth or kill them. This class consists of anthelmintics and antiprotozoals. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Drugs used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections and some cancers. (NCI Dictionary)
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