helminthic
/hɛlˈmɪnθɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by parasitic worms (helminths).
- The helminthic infection was treated with a course of medicine.
- Helminthic diseases are more common in areas with warm climates.
- The doctor explained the helminthic life cycle to the patient.
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noun
- A medicine used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms.
- Helminthics are often given as a single dose.
- The doctor prescribed a helminthic to clear the parasites.
- The pharmacy stocked several helminthics for common worm infections.
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