Anthelminthic (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an anthelminthic medication to treat the patient's tapeworm infestation.
- Ivermectin is an anthelminthic agent that has been used to control parasitic worm infections in livestock.
- Praziquantel is a highly effective anthelminthic drug used to treat schistosomiasis in humans.
- Anthelminthic herbs, such as wormwood and black walnut, have been used for centuries to treat intestinal worm infections.
- The veterinarian recommended an anthelminthic treatment for the puppy's hookworm infestation to prevent complications.