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Adjective: anthelmintic  ,an,thel'min-tik
  1. Capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
    - anthelminthic, helminthic, parasiticidal
Noun: anthelmintic  ,an,thel'min-tik
  1. A medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
    - vermifuge, anthelminthic, helminthic

Derived forms: anthelmintics

See also: healthful

Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Encyclopedia: Anthelmintic