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helminthic
[ hel-min-thik ]
/ hɛlˈmɪn θɪk /
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adjective
of, relating to, or caused by helminths.
expelling intestinal worms; anthelminthic.
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How to use helminthic in a sentence
Unfortunately, other avian epizotics, not necessarily due to parasites of any kind, may be mistaken for helminthic epizoty.
Parasites|T. Spencer Cobbold
British Dictionary definitions for helminthic
helminthic
/ (hɛlˈmɪnθɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or caused by parasitic worms
noun, adjective
another word for vermifuge
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Medical definitions for helminthic
helminthic
[ hĕl-mĭn′thĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to worms, especially parasitic worms.
Tending to expel worms.
n.
anthelmintic
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