Definition of "anthelmintic" [anthelmintic]

• Acting to expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms. (adjective)
• An agent that destroys or causes the expulsion of parasitic intestinal worms. (noun)

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• "Male Fern is the anthelmintic which is considered especially effectual in removing the tape-worm."
• "A meta-analysis of the milk-production response after anthelmintic treatment in naturally infected adult dairy cows."
• "· To minimise the risk of anthelmintic resistance, the frequency of drug use should be reduced as much as possible."