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.