Definition of anthelmintic in English:
anthelmintic
adjective ˌanθ(ə)lˈmɪntɪkˌanTHel-
Medicine (chiefly of medicines) used to destroy parasitic worms.
Example sentencesExamples
- In the light of these data, we would be unwilling to recommend that countries or regions invest in programmes that routinely treat children with anthelmintic drugs to improve their growth or cognitive performance.
- Whichever control programme is chosen, it should combine the sensible use of anthelminthic products currently available with good grassland management.
- For example, anthelmintic treatment on a regular basis greatly reduces the size of the adult parasite worm population.
- Good management practices and appropriate use of anthelmintic products need to be followed to have an effective parasite control program.
- This will reduce the use of anthelmintic wormers and address the growing problem of resistance to anthelmintics in sheep.
noun ˌanθ(ə)lˈmɪntɪkˌanTHel-
Medicine An anthelmintic medicine.
Example sentencesExamples
- In order to control parasites, the goats would be drenched with anthelmintics.
- Worms cost these industries $2 billion a year in the United States alone and have started to build resistance to commercial anthelmintics.
- The main question examined in this review was the effect of anthelmintics on growth and cognitive performance.
- The specific use and timing of anthelmintics should be administered according to label directions and under the guidance of a veterinarian.
- This will reduce the use of anthelmintic wormers and address the growing problem of resistance to anthelmintics in sheep.
Origin
Late 17th century (as an adjective): from anth- (variant of anti 'against') + Greek helmins, helminth- 'worm' + -ic.