helminthic

American

[hel-min-thik] / hɛlˈmɪn θɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or caused by helminths.
expelling intestinal worms; anthelminthic.

helminthic British

/ hɛlˈmɪnθɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or caused by parasitic worms

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noun

another word for vermifuge

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Etymology

Origin of helminthic

First recorded in 1695–1705; helminth + -ic

Example Sentences

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“Ascariasis is the leading helminthic infection worldwide, with its peak prevalence noticed in children aged 2-10 years,” the authors wrote in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, which was published May 24.

From Fox News

Proponents of helminthic therapy say that exposure to intestinal parasites early in life may be beneficial for our immune systems.

From Scientific American

To her mind, and in all honesty, the average child was a kind of walking helminthic menagerie, a thin shell of flesh and skin, inclosing hundreds, if not thousands, of Worms!

From Project Gutenberg

The Food and Drug Administration has not approved helminthic therapy.

From Scientific American

What are some of the key recent advances in the study of helminthic therapy?

From Scientific American

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