anthelminthic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms | |
Synonyms: | helminthic parasiticidal anthelmintic | |
Related terms: | healthful | |
2. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms | |
Synonyms: | anthelmintic helminthic vermifuge | |
Related terms: | medicine piperazine quinacrine carbon_dichloride thiabendazole gentian_violet mebendazole | |
Similar spelling: |
anthelmintic |