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.
