anthelmintic
an·thel·min·tic
adj \ˌant-ˌhel-ˈmin-tik, ˌan-ˌthel-\Definition of ANTHELMINTIC
: expelling or destroying parasitic worms especially of the intestine
— anthelmintic noun
Origin of ANTHELMINTIC
anti- + Greek helminth-, helmis worm
First Known Use: 1684
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