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anthelmintic

American

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

adjective

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

noun

any such substance.

anthelmintic British

/ ˌænθɛlˈmɪnθɪk, ˌænθɛlˈmɪntɪk, ˌæntɪhelˈmɪnθɪk /

noun

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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"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

It has an offensive smell and acrid taste, and is a powerful emetic, cathartic, and anthelmintic.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Uses.—The fruit of T. anguina is purgative, emetic and anthelmintic.

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

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