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

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anthelmintic

"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

Smith.—Skunk cabbage is not only a good anti-spasmodic in all cases where such are indicated, but it is also a powerful emmenagogue, anthelmintic, and a valuable remedy in dropsy, in spasms, rheumatism, palpitations, etc.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

Uses.—The dried and pulverized kernel of the seed is used as an anthelmintic in doses of 1½–2 grams both in India and Brazil.

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

Malefern, santonine, thymol and other anthelmintic remedies are prescribed.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various