anthelmintic
1 synonym for anthelmintic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Able to kill or drive out parasitic worms.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
vermifuge
How to use anthelmintic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
anthelmintic drug
anthelmintic treatment
anthelmintic properties
anthelmintic medication
It is a technical word used mostly in medicine, pharmacology, and veterinary work.
Etymology
The word is built from the prefix ant-, the word helminth, and the suffix -ic. Some speakers say the first syllable with a th sound, while the th in helminth became a t through a sound shift.
Full origin of anthelmintic →Frequently asked questions
What does anthelmintic mean?
Anthelmintic describes something that destroys parasitic worms. As a noun, it means a drug used to treat worm infestations.
How do you pronounce anthelmintic?
A common American pronunciation is an-thel-MIN-tik, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is an example of an anthelmintic?
Praziquantel is an example of an anthelmintic drug.
