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Rareanthelmintic
The correct spelling is anthelmintic.
How to pronounce anthelmintic
/ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/
nounIPA: /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/
Say it like: Ant-hel-min-tic
The correct spelling is anthelmintic. A drug for the treatment of intestinal worm infestation, either by killing the worms or by causing them to be expelled from the body. For example: "Research is progressing well on finding native plants with anthelmintic properties."
Usage Examples
“Research is progressing well on finding native plants with anthelmintic properties.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A drug for the treatment of intestinal worm infestation, either by killing the worms or by causing them to be expelled from the body.
adjective
- 1.(pharmaceutical effect) Destructive to parasitic intestinal worms.
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