An ectoparasiticide is an antiparasitic drug used in the treatment of ectoparasitic infestations. These drugs are used to kill the parasites that live on the body surface. Permethrin, sulfur, lindane, dicophane, benzyl benzoate, ivermectin and crotamiton are well known ectoparasiticides. ...
Substance intended to kill parasites living on the exterior of the host.
An agent that is applied directly to the host to kill ectoparasites. ... Origin: ectoparasite + L. Caedo, to kill ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′tō-par′ă-sit′i-sīd Definitions: 1. An agent that is applied directly to the host to kill ectoparasites.