What is "anthelminthic"

anthelminthic \anthelminthic\, Anthelmintic \An`thel*min"tic\([a^]n`th[e^]l*m[i^]n"t[i^]k), a. [Pref. anti- + Gr. "e`lmins, -inqos, worm, esp. a tapeworm, or mawworm. See also helminth] (Med.) capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms. -- n. An anthelmintic remedy. [Written also anthelminthic.]

Syn: helminthic, parasiticidal

a. Of use against intestinal worms.

1. adj. capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms [syn: anthelmintic, helminthic, parasiticidal]

2. n. a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms [syn: vermifuge, anthelmintic, helminthic]