anthelmintic

American  

[ant-hel-min-tik, an-thel-] / ˌænt hɛlˈmɪn tɪk, ˌæn θɛl- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms, especially human intestinal helminths.

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noun

1. any such substance.

anthelmintic British  

/ ˌænθɛlˈmɪnθɪk, ˌænθɛlˈmɪntɪk, ˌæntɪhelˈmɪnθɪk /

noun

1. med another name for vermifuge

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Etymology

Origin of anthelmintic

First recorded in 1675–85; ant- + helmint(h)ic

Example Sentences

"Parasites are becoming less susceptible to the few anthelmintic drugs available, so there's an urgent need to find new compounds."

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

Developed by the Wellcome Research Laboratories in Beckenham, UK, in 1944 as an anthelmintic drug to combat parasitic worms in livestock, it was subsequently investigated as a potential antidepressant.

From Nature • Jun. 15, 2011

L. E. D.-About forty years ago, the anthelmintic virtues of the root of this plant were discovered by the Indians; since which time it has been much used here.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

Uses.—The pods are official as an anthelmintic in the Pharmacopœia of India.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

In India the seeds are given internally for their anthelmintic and carminative effect; the dose is one teaspoonful twice a day.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers