anthelmintic

anthelmintic definition - medical

ant·hel·min·tic (ăntˌhĕl-mĭnˈtĭk, ănˌthĕl-) or ant·hel·min·thic (-thĭk)

noun
An agent that destroys or causes the expulsion of parasitic intestinal worms. Also called helminthagogue, helminthic, vermifuge.
adjective
Acting to expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms.

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