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anthelmintic

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12 lettersPronunciation /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted acehiilmnnttStarts with AEnds with C0 clues
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Definitions

  1. capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms

Word origin

From ant- + helminth + -ic; the th in helminth has become t by dissimilation.

Used in a sentence

  • Research is progressing well on finding native plants with anthelmintic properties.
  • The parasites thrive in an environment of dirt, and the main lines of precaution are those dictated by sanitary science. Malefern, santonine, thymol and other anthelmintic remedies are prescribed.
  • However, the lighter boiling constituents of tne oil are much less irritating and at the same time they are apparently more anthelmintic than the heavier fraction.

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