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hel⋅min⋅thic

[hel-min-thik]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or caused by helminths.
2. expelling intestinal worms; anthelminthic.

Origin:
1695–1705; helminth + -ic
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hel·min·thic   (hěl-mĭn'thĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to worms, especially parasitic worms.

  2. Tending to expel worms; anthelmintic.

n.  An agent that expels or destroys parasitic worms; an anthelmintic.
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helminthic hel·min·thic (hěl-mĭn'thĭk)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to worms, especially parasitic worms.

  2. Tending to expel worms.

n.
See anthelmintic.

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