anthelminthic (n.)

  1. a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms

    [ Syn: vermifuge , anthelmintic , helminthic ]

    anthelminthic (adj.)

  1. capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms

    [ Syn: anthelmintic , helminthic , parasiticidal ]

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