Ethylene Tetrachloride (Noun)
Meaning
Anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Ethylene tetrachloride was used as an anthelmintic agent to treat hookworm infections in the early 20th century.
- The use of ethylene tetrachloride as an anthelmintic agent was largely discontinued due to its toxicity and potential for liver damage.
- Ethylene tetrachloride was effective against hookworm and other nematodes, but its use was limited by its potential for adverse effects.
- In the past, ethylene tetrachloride was used to treat hookworm infections in humans, but it has largely been replaced by safer and more effective anthelmintic agents.
- Ethylene tetrachloride is no longer recommended as an anthelmintic agent due to concerns about its safety and the availability of more effective treatments.