anthelmintic

[ ant-hel-min-tik, an-thel- ]

adjective

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

noun

1. any such substance.

anthelmintic

/ ˌæntɪhelˈmɪnθɪk; ˌænθɛlˈmɪnθɪk; ˌænθɛlˈmɪntɪk /

noun

1. See vermifuge
   med another name for vermifuge

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthelmintic¹

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

Example Sentences

The hairs of the pods of Mucuna pruriens, &c., constitute the substance called cow-itch, a mechanical Anthelmintic.

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Anthelmintic, an-thel-mint′ik, adj. destroying or expelling worms.

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

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The anthelmintic dose of the essential oil is 5–15 drops with powdered sugar.

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The anthelmintic polyporus is employed in Burmah as a vermifuge.

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