antihelminthic


ant·hel·min·tic

(ant'hel-min'tik, an-thel-), 1. An agent that destroys or expels intestinal worms. Synonym(s): anthelminthic, antihelminthic, helminthagogue, helminthic (2) , helmintic (2) , vermifuge2. Having the power to destroy or expel intestinal worms. Synonym(s): vermifugal [anti- + G. helmins, worm]

antihelminthic

ANTHELMINTIC.

antihelminthic

(of a drug) removing parasitic worms when administered to the host.