anthelmintic

1. An agent that destroys or expels intestinal worms. Syn: anthelminthic, antihelminthic, helminthagogue, helminthic, helmintic, vermifuge.

2. Having the power to destroy or expel intestinal worms. Syn: vermifugal.

Origin

[anti- + G. helmins, worm]

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