parasitotropism

parasitotropism definition - medical

par·a·si·tot·ro·pism (părˌə-sī-tŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm)

noun
The affinity of particular drugs or other agents for parasites rather than for their hosts.

Related Forms:

  • parˌa·siˌto·tropˈic (-sīˌtə-trŏpˈĭk, -trōˈpĭk) adjective

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