deworm

American  

[dee-wurm] / diˈwɜrm /

verb (used with object)

1. worm.

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Etymology

Origin of deworm

First recorded in 1925–30; de- + worm

Example Sentences

Based on her paper's results, local wildlife managers have decided to deworm camels in the study area to protect animals such as giraffes, whose numbers are declining.

From Scientific American

On Thursday, she complained that she could not get a doctor to prescribe her ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasites in humans and deworm livestock.

From Salon

Now there is ivermectin, which is more commonly used to deworm horses and other large animals, but with a human-strength prescription for parasites and some skin conditions.

From Seattle Times

“It’s stressful to think about. What if I can’t deworm my horses?”

From Los Angeles Times

“If I can’t deworm my two horses — and there’s a shortage — what am I going to do?”

From Los Angeles Times