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Worms
See also zoology.
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.
the breeding and raising of silk worms for the production of silk. —sericulturist, n. —sericultural, adj.
an agent or preparation for killing tapeworms. —taeniacidal, teniacidal, adj.
vermeology
Rare. helminthology. —vermeologist, n.
a substance for killing worms, especially intestinal worms, in animals or humans. Cf. vermifuge.
motion similar to that of a worm. See also motion; ornamentation.
a drug for expelling worms from the intestinal tract. Cf. vermicide. —vermifuge, adj.
the state or process of being infested with worms or vermin.
vermiphobia
an abnormal fear of worms.
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