vermifuge

/'və:mifju:dʤ/

Thân thiện

The veterinarian prescribed a vermifuge for the puppy.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A substance or drug that expels parasitic worms from the intestines: A vermifuge is a type of medicine used to treat worm infestations by causing the evacuation of intestinal parasites.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "Act as a vermifuge": To function as a medicine that expels worms.

Variants and Related Words

• Anthelmintic (noun/adjective): A more technical synonym for a drug that destroys or expels parasitic worms.
• Vermicide (noun): A substance that kills worms (whereas a vermifuge expels them).

Synonyms

• Anthelmintic
• Dewormer
• Helminthagogue (a rare, technical term)

Related Phrases

• "Administer a vermifuge": To give a worm-expelling medicine.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anthelmintic
• anthelminthic
• helminthic