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Tetrachloroethylene (Noun)

Meaning

Anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Tetrachloroethylene was used as an anthelmintic agent to treat hookworm infections in the early 20th century.
  • The use of tetrachloroethylene as an anthelmintic agent has largely been discontinued due to its toxicity and potential health risks.
  • Tetrachloroethylene was administered orally to patients infected with hookworm and other nematodes to expel the parasites from the body.
  • Although tetrachloroethylene was effective against hookworm and other nematodes, its use was often accompanied by unpleasant side effects.
  • The discovery of safer and more effective anthelmintic agents has led to the decline of tetrachloroethylene as a treatment for hookworm infections.

Synonyms

  • Ethylene Tetrachloride
  • Tetrachlorethylene
  • Carbon Dichloride

Hypernyms

  • Vermifuge
  • Anthelminthic
  • Helminthic
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