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anthelminthic

/ˌæn.t̬əlˈmɪn.θɪk/

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adjective

/ˌæn.t̬əlˈmɪn.θɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к веществу, которое уничтожает или изгоняет паразитических червей из организма.

Relating to a substance that destroys or expels parasitic worms from the body.

  1. Expelling parasitic wormsC2formalmedical

    Describes a substance or medication that can expel or destroy parasitic worms from the body.

    ruПротивоглистный

    • The doctor prescribed an anthelminthic drug to treat the infection.
    • Certain plants have natural anthelminthic properties.
    • The anthelminthic treatment was effective against the roundworms.

    Synonymsanthelminticvermifuge

  2. Causing evacuation of intestinal wormsC2formalmedical

    Capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms.

    ruПротивоглистный

    • The anthelminthic medication cleared the parasitic infection within days.
    • Veterinarians often use anthelminthic agents for livestock.
    • The anthelminthic effect of the compound was confirmed in clinical trials.

    Synonymsanthelminticvermifuge

Forms
  • more anthelminthic comparative form
  • most anthelminthic superlative form

noun

/ˌænθɛlˈmɪnθɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее лекарство или средство, используемое для изгнания или уничтожения паразитических кишечных червей.

A noun referring to a medication or agent used to expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms.

  1. Medication for wormsC1formalmedical

    A type of drug used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms in the body.

    ruПротивоглистное средство

    • The doctor prescribed an anthelminthic to treat the roundworm infection.
    • Many anthelminthic drugs are available over the counter.
    • This anthelminthic is effective against tapeworms and hookworms.

    Synonymsanthelminticvermifuge

Forms
  • anthelminthics plural form
  • anthelminthics' possessive plural form
  • anthelminthic's possessive singular form