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anthelmintic
[ ant-hel-min-tik, an-thel- ]
adjective
- of or relating to a substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms, especially human intestinal helminths.
noun
- any such substance.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anthelmintic1
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Example Sentences
The hairs of the pods of Mucuna pruriens, &c., constitute the substance called cow-itch, a mechanical Anthelmintic.
Anthelmintic, an-thel-mint′ik, adj. destroying or expelling worms.
In India the seeds are given internally for their anthelmintic and carminative effect; the dose is one teaspoonful twice a day.
The anthelmintic dose of the essential oil is 5–15 drops with powdered sugar.
The anthelmintic polyporus is employed in Burmah as a vermifuge.
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