anthelmintic

/,ænθel'mintik/
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anthelmintic

The veterinarian prescribed an anthelmintic for the puppy.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms: Describes a substance, treatment, or property that is effective against helminths (parasitic worms).

  2. Noun:

    • A medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms: A drug or agent used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The veterinarian prescribed an anthelmintic treatment for the dog.
    • This herb is known for its anthelmintic properties.

  • Noun:

    • The doctor recommended a broad-spectrum anthelmintic for the infection.
    • Mebendazole is a common anthelmintic used in humans.
Advanced Usage

  • "Anthelmintic activity": Refers to the specific effectiveness of a substance against worms.

    • The study focused on the plant's anthelmintic activity against roundworms.

  • "Anthelmintic resistance": Describes when parasitic worms become tolerant to drugs designed to kill them.

    • Anthelmintic resistance in livestock is a growing concern for farmers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anthelmintic can also be spelled as anthelminthic (less common).
  • Helminthic (adj/n): Pertaining to or acting against parasitic worms; sometimes used synonymously with anthelmintic.
  • Vermifuge (n): A synonym for an anthelmintic; a substance that expels worms.
  • Vermicide (n): A substance that kills worms (contrasts with vermifuge, which may expel live worms).
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Antihelminthic, vermifugal, parasiticidal (specific to parasites).
  • Noun: Vermifuge, dewormer, antihelminthic.
Related Phrases
  • Broad-spectrum anthelmintic: A drug effective against many types of parasitic worms.
    • Praziquantel is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic for flatworms.
  • Anthelmintic therapy: A course of treatment using anthelmintic drugs.
    • The patient underwent anthelmintic therapy for three weeks.
Related Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the word "anthelmintic." It is a technical term primarily used in medical, veterinary, and pharmacological contexts.

anthelmintic

The veterinarian prescribed an anthelmintic for the puppy.

Adjective
  1. capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
Noun
  1. a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms

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