Worms

See also zoology.

helminthology

the branch of zoology that studies worms, especially parasitic worms. —helminthologist, n. —helminthologic, helminthologieal, adj.

helminthophobia

an abnormal fear of being infested with worms.

scoleciphobia

an abnormal fear of worms.

scolecology

a study of worms.

sericulture

the breeding and raising of silk worms for the production of silk. —sericulturist, n. —sericultural, adj.

taeniacide, teniacide

an agent or preparation for killing tapeworms. —taeniacidal, teniacidal, adj.

vermeology

Rare. helminthology. —vermeologist, n.

vermicide

a substance for killing worms, especially intestinal worms, in animals or humans. Cf. vermifuge.

vermiculation

motion similar to that of a worm. See also motion; ornamentation.

vermifuge

a drug for expelling worms from the intestinal tract. Cf. vermicide. —vermifuge, adj.

vermination

the state or process of being infested with worms or vermin.

vermiphobia

an abnormal fear of worms.