helminthic

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English

Etymology

From helminth +‎ -ic.

Adjective

helminthic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to worms; used especially of parasitic worms.
  2. (medicine) Causing the expulsion of intestinal worms.
    Synonyms: anthelmintic, anthelminthic, antihelminthic, antihelmintic

Noun

helminthic (plural helminthics)

  1. (medicine) Any medicine that expels intestinal worms.
    Synonyms: anthelmintic, anthelminthic, antihelminthic, antihelmintic