helminthic

[hel-min-thik]

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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helminthic (hɛlˈmɪnθɪk)
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, or caused by parasitic worms
 
n, —adj
2.  another word for vermifuge

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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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