thuốc giun
Definition
- Noun:
- Deworming medicine / Anthelmintic: A substance or pharmaceutical preparation used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms (helminths) in the intestines or body.
- Vermifuge: A drug that causes the expulsion of parasitic worms from the body.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc giun cho trẻ em. (The doctor prescribed deworming medicine for the children.)
- Cần uống thuốc giun định kỳ sáu tháng một lần. (It is necessary to take worm medicine periodically every six months.)
- Loại thuốc giun này rất hiệu quả. (This type of anthelmintic is very effective.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun, specific to medicine and healthcare. It is commonly used in public health campaigns and pediatric care contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Thuốc tẩy giun (n): A more explicit term for "deworming medicine," emphasizing the action of expelling ("tẩy") the worms.
Synonyms
- Anthelmintic: A drug used to destroy parasitic worms.
- Vermifuge: A substance that expels worms from the intestines.
- Dewormer: A common term for medicine that treats worm infestations.
Related Phrases
- Uống thuốc giun (v phrase): to take deworming medicine.
- Tất cả học sinh đều được uống thuốc giun. (All the students were given deworming medicine to take.)